I was bored one day and ended up pulling the centre knob of the right hand vent nearest the drivers door. I have tried pushing it back but spindle goes back into the vent. I am guessing I will have to remove it. I can't see how it comes off or how how to remove the slver dash trim around it. Any ideas anyone?

My car is a uk 2001 Cooper

How to remove a 5-piece dash (2001-2004):
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MINI Cooper Forum - MINI2 Mini Cooper Forums - FAQ & DIY: Interior and In Car Entertainment (http://www.mini2.com/forum/faq.php?faq=faq_interior#faq_5_piece_dash_removal)

(Note: The later facelift 2004 onward Mk1 Mini's have a 3-piece dash)