Help!!!

[cstarky15]

So my front ashtray trim piece is all scratched up and I have the replacement for it. I have looked at the DIY but still can't get the piece out. Has anyone removed that can send some help my way?

[johntesi]

I'm sure someone will come along and post something useful soon...

[Audi Juice]

THE FRONT ASHTRAY
The piece of trim on the ashtray fits onto a piece of similar size. removing this takes a little brut force and faith. On the bottom of the trim piece there are 3 little plastic pieces, these pieces fit into and lock into the female version on the piece attached to the ashtray. The front overhang fits over little thin teeth. Do not wiggle it or push it, pull straight out


In other words. Your piece that is scratched up slides over the plastic lid for the ashtray. With some force it slides off

[Allan T]

This is how to remove the ashtray, i think it's easier to take the trim of when the ashtray is out in the open.




Removing:

1: Pull radio approx. 10 mm out of the radio slot.

2:Remove air conditioning system operating and display unit.

3:Open ashtray (front).

4:Take insert out of ashtray (front).

5:On vehicles with manual gearbox: Prise out gearshift cover upwards and detach gear lever boot.

6:On vehicles with automatic gearbox: Prise out gearshift cover upwards.

7: Unscrew bolts -2- on ashtray.

8: Lift out ashtray (front).

9: Unplug electrical connector.

10: Disengage trim -3- from ashtray.

11: Unclip storage compartment trim -4-.


Installing:

1: Install in reverse order.

[apatchin]

hope this helps...hard to describe but wiggle (pull toward you, while in up position)...til they come loose and then lift directly up.
http://www.mpaxconsulting.com/audi/trim.html

[apatchin]

^^^sorry for the repeat...peps are quick

[cstarky15]

Thanks everyone. I got it handled from everyone helping me. It is appreciated.

[Quattro]

just for future reference:

you push the tray to open, once you open you hold it in the middle and you start to pull up/forward. I also noticed you could put a small screwdriver and pop it out, but you can easily use your hands to pull the cover trim.

for reverse install, you push all the way in and down and at the end. Make sure the trim is on tight and not loose, else you will not be able to close or open the ashtray easy. I learned the hard way.

-randy

[Sharkfin]

I could use a new piece, where did you buy yours from?

[cstarky15]

I got the ashtray piece from vag-parts. I also got the driver door trim as well from them. Although they are across the ocean the parts and customer service are great!

[Sharkfin]

^how much did it end up being with shipping? I'm not sure if its worth it to buy a new one

[cstarky15]

It was $132 for the ashtray piece and driver door trim piece. so I got 2 trim pieces for that price shipped. which got to me in a week and they had to get it from their warehouse which took 3 days!! Send them an email and ask for a quote!

[Sharkfin]

^^dang that's pricey, maybe one day

[cstarky15]

well not compaired to what audi wants. and I couldn't find anyone anywhere that had them for sale, let alone just the driver side door trim!

[B6bomber]

Damn do I really have to pull out my radio to get the stupid coins that fell in there? Silly Audi's

[crew]

So, I just bought an A4, and this ashtray door only opens halfway. Do I really have to remove the radio and HVAC controls to get the coin or whatever is back there out? I'd really like to use the ashtray spot for a future ipod mount..

Thanks!