Best way to remove Lexus 2006 - 2013 IS250/IS350 radio vent (no damage)

I bought this 2013 Lexus IS250 in Sept. '22 and have removed the radio half a dozen times due to the aftermarket radio I installed. It is an Ali Express Android based radio that came with no instructions. In hindsight, I should have left the vent out (or at least partially reinserted) until I had all radio issues sorted out.
It is ideal to use a pick set to remove the radio vent, but I show how to do it with a thick gauge wire hanger. I have incurred absolutely NO dash or vent damage removing the vent this way. Care must be taken when pulling down the 4 locking tabs on older IS250's due to heat making the plastic tabs brittle.
When pulling on the vent, only pull far enough to release the vent - one side at a time.

[@drosolo688]

Trying now

[@henryscarsnz]

My vent clips won’t click down

[@nexus2lexus]

try bending a thin but strong coat hanger at a 90 degree angle. Use that to click them down. You're likely not getting high enough on the clips.

[@dcombs1085]

Doesn't work at all. Air vent does not come out like that

[@nexus2lexus]

Need a Lexus IS250 bud

[@dcombs1085]

@@nexus2lexus 2011 lexus is250

[@nexus2lexus]

Not sure what you're having issues with because they all come out the same way. Are you sure none of the clips at the top are remaining engaged? This would prohibit removal of the vent.