Ashtray Lid Will Not Close
08-24-2017 | 01:32 PM
#16
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: South Florida
Reminds me of when I had a BMW 3 series 12 yrs ago - the sliding shade covering the moonroof went off track. The BMW dealer called it an "elevator lift mechanism" or something like that - can fix it for $750. I went on the BMW forum, was advised to purchase 4 clips that cost $16, received instructions to remove the glass roof and replace the clips - it ended up costing me $16 and took 15 minutes.
01-27-2019 | 12:35 AM
#17
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Joined: Mar 2015
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hi, how do you remove the ashtray? Mine just happened an hour ago. Thanks.
01-27-2019 | 01:19 AM
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2015
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Remove trim pieces and button box.
Tabs hold ashtray firm.
Pull power connector horizontally to detach from ashtray.
You need to remove the side panel/s, open the center console lid, remove the top metal trim piece and the button tray/box. Once you remove the button box and disconnect a small connector, you push the ashtray forward. There are two dimples, one on each top side (left & right) that hold the ashtray firm on rails. Just separate one dimple at a time by applying a tiny bit of sideways force with a plastic trim tool, (be gentle) and slide the ashtray forward. Once you dislodge the ashtray you will need to pull the black power connector horizontally outward. Installation is the opposite.