How do I remove the ashtray
11-18-2002, 08:44 AM
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How do I remove the ashtray
I think I have a coin stuck in my ashtray and it will not open fully. Does anyone know how to take it out so that i can remove the stuck coin?
11-18-2002, 09:12 AM
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hehe..... you have to remove the radio, then the a/c control unit, then ashtray can be removed.
I learned this the hard way. there is no other safe way to get it out.
I have heard that if someone pulls on the center console trim you can get ashtray out, but then almost impossible to get back in.
I have heard that if someone pulls on the center console trim you can get ashtray out, but then almost impossible to get back in.
11-18-2002, 09:24 AM
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Oh Raistlin, so not true!!! I've taken mine out NUMEROUS times...
I had to take mine out in order to adjust my Neuspeed shifter easier. I would suggest taking off the shift ****, boot, trim, etc. Loosen the two bolts that hold the whole ashtray assembly tight. Disconnect connector for ashtray light. Slowly pull up and out. It's kind of a pain in the ***, but it will come out. You kinda have to navigate the passenger side up and out first. It's tricky, but like I said, it will come out. That's why I keep my change in the small place behind the lighter!!! Plus it won't slide around. Ashtray, that's where my Blitz Turbo timer is going in the VERY near future!
11-18-2002, 09:46 AM
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radio needs to come out, climate head unit, then ashtry...
the manual does call out pulling the radio/climate headunit. this is for US version interior, with dual climate and full length radio.
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11-18-2002, 12:48 PM
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cost me $80 at dealer to have ashtray taken out and re-seated. sucks
it was for an XM radio install, i took ashtray out and couldn't get the damn thing back in.
didn't have radio removal tools at the time, so i had to pay them to do it.
they are correct though, need to take head unit out and then a/c. pretty dumb
didn't have radio removal tools at the time, so i had to pay them to do it.
they are correct though, need to take head unit out and then a/c. pretty dumb
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