Ashtray delete
#1
Ashtray delete
I am planning on doing the ashtray delete modification and would like to know if there is a preferred method for removing the old ashtray surround portion of the console or does one just start prying?
Thanks from a newbie
Thanks from a newbie
#3
Ok, is there a proper technique/tool/cuss word that one uses to get the window switches out? I didn't have much luck removing switches when I was playing around behind the Nav/audio panel. Also, I suppose if I have the new ashtrayless insert in front of me I can look to see what the attachment points are and that should facilitate removal of the old one.
#4
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What are replacing with?
I did mine and it was SUPER simple. I don't remember my switches being involved at all.
Just open the ashtray, and pull the ashtray part straight up. It will pop out. Underneath are two screws. Unscrews those and pull that section out.
See the attached picture.
I did mine and it was SUPER simple. I don't remember my switches being involved at all.
Just open the ashtray, and pull the ashtray part straight up. It will pop out. Underneath are two screws. Unscrews those and pull that section out.
See the attached picture.
#5
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It's been years though, do you have to pop the switches out of that and pop them into the new piece? You might. It ain't hard once you have it out though. My basis for that is the fact that I accomplished it and I'm an idiot.
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Remove screw that are under the ash tray then it will come out. Disconnect the wire- pop "inward" on window switches. Push them into the new set up. screw in and your done. Takes 5 minutes... I used the instructions from one of the carbon fiber companies that makes aftermarket center consoles for mine.
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I did the ashtray delete on my 996. The window switches pop off using a small flat screwdriver. The first one was a challenge but once you figure it out, the other 3 were a piece of cake.
I took the opportunity to add contrast by painting it alumma-look silver. Turned out great!
I took the opportunity to add contrast by painting it alumma-look silver. Turned out great!
#11
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Don't forget to unplug the cable to the little light in the ashtray.
The ashtray delete doesn't have the light so just tuck the cable away in the hole.
This was the first mod I did why I got my 996, the extra space is much better than the ashtray space.
The ashtray delete doesn't have the light so just tuck the cable away in the hole.
This was the first mod I did why I got my 996, the extra space is much better than the ashtray space.
#12
Following all of the above advice, it was indeed, easy as pie. With such good luck on my first DIY project on the 996, I am now going to move on to replacing my IMSB. :-)
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I did the ashtray delete on my 996. The window switches pop off using a small flat screwdriver. The first one was a challenge but once you figure it out, the other 3 were a piece of cake.
I took the opportunity to add contrast by painting it alumma-look silver. Turned out great!
I took the opportunity to add contrast by painting it alumma-look silver. Turned out great!
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Dupli-Color spray at Auto Zone. I'm sorry but I don't remember the exact color but there were 4-5 shades of silver that were all real close with that very subtle metallic like the OEM aluma look. Since it was in a high contact area, I put 3 coats on as well as a final coat of matte clear poly. It held up great.