Stuck ashtray...one more time
I have read all the posts. It looks like the easiest method is to remove the shifter surround, but I am not quite sure what this means. Could someone elaborate on this?
Thanks, Ken |
Originally Posted by kepstein
(Post 23886694)
I have read all the posts. It looks like the easiest method is to remove the shifter surround, but I am not quite sure what this means. Could someone elaborate on this?
Thanks, Ken To take it out just stick your hand into the shifter hole (you don't have to remove the shifter cover) and grab the inside edge of the surround. Pull up and the surround should pop out. It is clipped in only - there are no screws or anything like that. |
Thanks, that worked, and I got the ashtray out. Now I need to remove the offending coins; any tricks?
Thanks again, Ken
Originally Posted by donromani
(Post 23886698)
The shifter surround is the little piece on the center console around your shifter - typically this has the same color/wood grain as your dash inlays.
To take it out just stick your hand into the shifter hole (you don't have to remove the shifter cover) and grab the inside edge of the surround. Pull up and the surround should pop out. It is clipped in only - there are no screws or anything like that. |
Originally Posted by kepstein
(Post 23886941)
Thanks, that worked, and I got the ashtray out. Now I need to remove the offending coins; any tricks?
Thanks again, Ken |
Now I've tried a knife with two sided tape and a vacuum without any luck. I can't see anything to remove but the ashtray will not work. I have removed it, but I can't reinstall and get it to work.
Ken
Originally Posted by donromani
(Post 23887105)
Coins? Sorry man, once you lose a coin in this car it is gone. I probably have 5 bucks under the driver's seat at this point. I consider it a tithe. GL!
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Originally Posted by kepstein
(Post 23889323)
Now I've tried a knife with two sided tape and a vacuum without any luck. I can't see anything to remove but the ashtray will not work. I have removed it, but I can't reinstall and get it to work.
Ken |
You're understanding me right, but the problem started when I lost a quarter under the ashtray.
Originally Posted by donromani
(Post 23889363)
If I'm understanding you right the problem with the ashtray is that it will not pop out like it is supposed to? If that is the case I have the same issue - it seems to be a problem with the spring mechanism. I don't think it can be fixed easily - the spring just gets worn out...
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Originally Posted by kepstein
(Post 23889403)
You're understanding me right, but the problem started when I lost a quarter under the ashtray.
P.S. unless you're a smoker, I'm not sure if its really worth the time. But I'd hope you don't smoke in your Sexy times four! |
Can you steer me toward these Tech articles; I'm having trouble finding them.
Thanks, Ken
Originally Posted by DAS4
(Post 23889966)
This means, you need to remove the radio, remove the climate control unit and you will see the change getting in the way. Just did it last night and now works great. Check out the tech articles for more info on removing radio and climate unit.
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Originally Posted by kepstein
(Post 23890094)
Can you steer me toward these Tech articles; I'm having trouble finding them.
Thanks, Ken |
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