Gen 2.5, lost screwdriver bits in dash vent

[Salonika]

I was working on my dashboard area and I lost two philips bits into the windshield / dashboard vents. I heard them roll a little after they went in. I fished around with a magnet on a stick but no luck. Anyone know if there is an easy way to recover them?

 

[shade]

I was working on my dashboard area and I lost two philips bits into the windshield / dashboard vents. I heard them roll a little after they went in. I fished around with a magnet on a stick but no luck. Anyone know if there is an easy way to recover them?

A flexy shaft with a claw & magnet may work. They're a few dollars at parts stores. Also, try magnet on a string or lightweight chain, but make sure the magnet won't fall off.

 

[Salonika]

I was hoping someone knew where the vent connects under the dash and if it is accessible from underneath.

 

[shade]

I was hoping someone knew where the vent connects under the dash and if it is accessible from underneath.

Just a guess, but if you can find the blower assembly, that may be an easy place to access the duct from below by removing the blower.