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Hi All, Just wanting to know what this hose/pipe is for circled in red. Because when I was looking for a RS 200 I came across one with this missing. My car I ended up buying has one but just curious what it is actually for? The car without one seems to run and drive fine. Thanks, Hose...

I'm trying to remove the plastic from around the centre console, vents and the three strips in my 197 to respray them. What is best to get them out? - I have tried prizing the corner, but I don't want to force it if there is something that needs unscrewing! Cheers