If you can t see any screws look for little plastic circle caps in the flange.
How to remove a siding vent.
It is recommended to install copolymer gable vents as they offer the greatest durability.
Step 3 prepare mounting surface.
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Pull the piece of vinyl siding.
If you have wood siding the screen is probably attached to the siding with screws or nails.
Step 4 grasp the edge of the soffit with your free hand and pull it away from the wall channel.
Step 2 remove old gable vent.
How to replace gable vents.
Insert the siding removal tool where the panels overlap and pull down and out.
Step 4 install vent framing.
Insert your fingers in between the wall corner channel and the soffit.
Here are the basic steps.
Climb up to the vent and inspect the vent flange to find out what type of screws hold it in place.
Go outside the house and cut the caulk sealing the vent cap to the siding with a utility knife.
Unscrew the screws holding the cap to the siding then pull the cap away from the house.
Step 5 cut rough opening.
Look for a horizontal seam between two courses of vinyl siding.
Next remove the screws or nails used to attach the cap to the siding and cut through the caulk around the edges photo 1.
Use a cat s paw or other small pry bar to pull the nails from the course you need to remove.
Remove these caps by pulling them out with a pair of needle nose pliers or the tip of a flathead screwdriver.
Cut the new vent pipe to the same length as the old one then slide it through the wall.
Pull out the dryer vent cover scrape away old caulk and dirt and then wipe the siding clean so new caulk will stick.