Does anyone have a tip on installing the snap vents while it's cold.  I have considered heating with a heat gun, heating in an oven to 125 degrees.  They look like they need a big squeeze in get them installed and they also very brittle.  Suggestions welcome.

David

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The company recommends the room temperature be at least 70ºf.  We were impatient replacing both of our snap vents and did it at around 60ºf with no problem; maybe just lucky.   Can't think why a portable toaster oven or heat gun at very low temperatures wouldn't work just fine.

I took them directly from my home which is 72° put them under the heater vent in the car drove to the airport which was at about 37 degrees took them inside and snap them in without difficulty.

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