{"product_id":"jp-group-cab-door-b-pillar-air-duct-cover-black-vw-vanagon-255259637-jp-8739-0","title":"JP Group Cab Door B-Pillar Air Duct Cover (Vent Grille), Black | VW Vanagon 1980–1991 | OE 255 259 637 (JP-8739-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJP Group Cab Door B-Pillar Air Duct Cover, Black — VW Vanagon 1980–1991 (JP-8739-0)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e JP Group JP-8739-0 is the black air duct cover (vent grille) on the B-pillar behind the front cab door of the 1980–1991 VW Vanagon. It replaces VW OE 255 259 637 (JP Group ref 1189816200), lets stale cabin air exhaust out of the van, and is sold each. Most vans have one on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1991\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Vanagon (all body styles incl. Westfalia, GL, Carat, Syncro)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocated on the B-pillar behind the cab door, per EMPI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1992\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Transporter T3 \/ T25 (ROW)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSame part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1968–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW Bay Window Bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1992+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVW EuroVan \/ T4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes not fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group JP-8739-0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOE reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e255 259 637\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJP Group reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1189816200\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUPC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e707924570243\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB-pillar, behind front cab door (left or right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstimate 0.3 lb (not published)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne black B-pillar air duct cover\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber flap \/ draft excluder seal unless already fitted to the part as pictured (genuine VW and some aftermarket versions include it; compare with the photo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting screws or clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Vanagon pulls fresh air in at the front and lets it out through these B-pillar vents behind the cab doors. If the duct cover is cracked, missing or its flap has rotted, you get road noise and drafts in the cab, dust and water spray coming in, and cold air leaking in during winter. A blocked or missing vent also makes the doors harder to close because air in the cab has nowhere to go. The original plastic grilles turn brittle and grey with sun and age and often break when the door trim or seals are replaced. A new black cover restores proper airflow and finishes the door jamb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the cab door and remove the old cover from the B-pillar; it is held by clips or small screws depending on year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the opening and check the inner duct and any one-way flap for damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFit the new cover with the louvers facing the correct way (compare with the opposite side).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose the door and check that the cover does not touch the door seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit my 1990 Vanagon Syncro?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. EMPI lists 1980–1991 Vanagons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeft or right — how do I tell?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI lists one part number for the B-pillar. Order one per side that needs replacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as OE 255 259 637?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. JP Group cross-references JP-8739-0 to VW 255 259 637.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include the draft excluder seal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEMPI does not say. Compare with the photo; genuine VW 255 259 637 is often sold with the seal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does my cab door slam hard?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA blocked or damaged B-pillar vent is a common cause. Air has nowhere to escape when the door closes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, new JP Group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/interior\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vw-vanagon\"\u003eVW Vanagon Parts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003e\u003cb\u003eCalifornia Prop 65 Warning:\u003c\/b\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and\/or lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, visit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.p65warnings.ca.gov\/\"\u003ewww.P65Warnings.ca.gov\u003c\/a\u003e. 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