XFR-S, only 3 years?
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They are each held on by six small plastic clips.
Step 1 - raise the hood and remove the hood lining (assuming the car has one, maybe this is deleted on the XFR-S?). A dozen or so rectangular clips and two scrivets IIRC. Cover the engine bay with a blanket/tarp/towels first to catch all the crud which will fall out of the hood lining when you remove it!
Step 2 - using a small flat blade screwdriver gently lever open one clip at a time.
Step 3 - the vent will probably pop/fall off before you unclip the last one or two clips, so be ready to catch it to stop it sliding down the hood. Don't ask how I know this, maybe best to have a catcher waiting!
Step 4 - clean the rims of the vent openings then line them with double sided tape, this prevents the new vents from rattling which they almost certainly will do if you don't take this step.
Step 5 - carefully place the new vent over the opening and gently press down from one end to the other to seat the clips. You may have to fiddle with one or more clips from underneath.
Step 6 - replace the hood liner.
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