Remove in dash coin tray

**acbrooks2** · 04-27-2009 09:17 PM

I used the tray next to the hazard lights to store coins and one has slipped down behind it. It now will not close properly. Does anyone know how the tray is taken out so i can get in there?

**harryd14** · 04-27-2009 09:19 PM

i dunno but this has happened to my friend in his S4.... if you figure out an answer i will pass it on to him, this has been bugging him for ages!

**akasch** · 04-27-2009 09:44 PM

theres this: http://audizine.com/forum/showthread...ard+tray+stuck

there's a better thread that I can't find, but it's about some kid who got his bag of weed stuck in the credit card tray and couldn't get it out! The thread actually had good info on getting it out haha

**acbrooks2** · 04-27-2009 09:48 PM

unfortunately this thread has no info on how to remove the actual tray.

**Fast'n'Go** · 04-27-2009 10:25 PM

I believe your talking about the card holder if thats the case you want to remove the trim right there on top of it, then push on two tabs that hold the tray in and pull on the tray. It might be slightly difficult if there are some coins stuck in there, or you could just take it to the dealer and they will charge you something.

**clemsongt** · 04-27-2009 11:12 PM

Ash tray removal:

1) Open tray door.
2) Grab edge of shift boot cover.
3) Carefully pull it out.
4) Unscrew screws holding ashtray in.
5) Disconnect wire to cig-lighter.
6) Contort ashtray until it's out.
7) Reinstall in reverse order.
8) Never put coins in again.

**akasch** · 04-27-2009 11:44 PM

more indepth. search is your buddy
http://www.carboncopydesigns.com/Ins...on.aspx?type=3 (scroll down)
http://audizine.com/forum/showthread...remove+ashtray
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=248992

**Mezzer** · 04-28-2009 05:53 AM

That happens to me on a regular basis. The third link above is the best. You must remove the radio and the climate controls to re-install properly. You can get the ashtray out with the radio and CC in but it won't go back in.

**Brownie85** · 04-28-2009 08:51 AM

I just had this issue on Saturday, I tried to take it out with the navigation and ac unit in, I took out the trim around the shifter and got the ashtray halfway out but couldnt get to the coins, nor could I get the ashtray back in. Took it to the dealer and they charged me $45 to remove the coins.

**NorcalPB** · 04-29-2009 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by Fast'n'Go

I believe your talking about the card holder if thats the case you want to remove the trim right there on top of it, then push on two tabs that hold the tray in and pull on the tray. It might be slightly difficult if there are some coins stuck in there, or you could just take it to the dealer and they will charge you something.

Is this the same method you would use to remove the fake buttons next to it?

**Jer** · 04-29-2009 07:16 PM

Actually, the blank just to the right of the business card holder comes out along with the business card holder. If you need to remove it seperate just open the card holder and pull straight out on the exposed edge of the blank. To remove the business card holder you'll remove the trim ring above it and then use the keys to slide you head unit forward too. You don't have to take it all the way out just slide it forward so that you can lean it down for the tab on the bottom of that card holder to clear.

Originally Posted by NorcalPB

Is this the same method you would use to remove the fake buttons next to it?

**NorcalPB** · 04-29-2009 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Jer

Actually, the blank just to the right of the business card holder comes out along with the business card holder. If you need to remove it seperate just open the card holder and pull straight out on the exposed edge of the blank. To remove the business card holder you'll remove the trim ring above it and then use the keys to slide you head unit forward too. You don't have to take it all the way out just slide it forward so that you can lean it down for the tab on the bottom of that card holder to clear.

Thanks, but I was referring actually to the button to the left of the hazard button. Does the trim need to come off for this?

**Jer** · 04-29-2009 07:58 PM

Nope nothing needs to be removed to get the blanks out. Just get an edge with a small angle pick, screw driver, finger nail or something and gently pull. They pop right out.

Originally Posted by NorcalPB

Thanks, but I was referring actually to the button to the left of the hazard button. Does the trim need to come off for this?

**smlie4** · 04-30-2010 11:51 PM

Originally Posted by harryd14

i dunno but this has happened to my friend in his S4.... if you figure out an answer i will pass it on to him, this has been bugging him for ages!

I have a A4 B6 the coin/card holder differs on different models. I have read loads of forums all saying the tabs are hidden and you just have to feel around i don't know about other models but on the B6 (2001 - 2005) the tabs can't be seen by looking into the gaps from the front, however if you remove the grey dash shroud above, gently use a screwdriver from the glovebox side and pop it off you can push down on the two tabs with a small screwdriver through the top of the console (the grey plastic structure under the dash shroud you removed).

If you do it this way there are no breakages, no nonsense and takes less than 2 minutes.

Also I found out how the tray looked by going onto ebay and searching for part which gave me an insight into what the locking tabs looked like.