Stupid Question - How Do I Get The Front Ashtray Out?

[GeeDog]

I can't work out how to get the ashtray out: A PO was a smoker, and I want to wash it, but it doesn't want to detach. I don't want to break it, and have done a search.

Thanks

[AlexanderWilde]

it should have a slide insert that should just easiley come out the same way as the cup holders in the middle betwen the front seats do. if you dont have the insert then the P.O. has most likely lost it and continued to use the actual body where the actual ashtray was meant to go if thats the case only way to wash it is to remove the center console Fascia and well unscrew it from the inside i guess. or take shit out by hand and a cloth. yuck

try and take a picture of the ashtray open and we can tell you if the ashtray is missing

[AlexanderWilde]

you can get yourself a copy of the workshop manual here: http://psedog.com/cars/fsm/g35/ depending on year and body type check the IP section (instrument Pannel ) page 20 or 21 depending on transmision: http://psedog.com/cars/fsm/g35/coupe/2004/ip.pdf good luck

[GeeDog]

I think you've nailed it with the insert missing - makes sense now. See attached pic.

Thanks

[bigdr33gtst]

yep your insert is missing! thats gotta suck!

[bigdr33gtst]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/03-04-Infiniti-G35-Coupe-Center-Console-Rear-Ash-Tray-/110890302407?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19d193bbc7#ht_2129wt_1163

[t5iv]

$70 for a damn ash tray?!

[GeeDog]

No, I'll leave it as is. My garage door opener fts in without the insert. I only wanted to get it out so I could clean it properly, but then I found the source of the smell - the cabin air filter was growing something. I've replaced it, sprayed some Glen20 into the area, and aired the car out. Smell has now gone (or I've got used to it), I can't smell it any more.

[The Max]

I see some ash in that ashtray too. I was a bit shitty when I received my car off the boat and found a small bit of ash in the tray. It looked clean otherwise but the fact that someone broke my rule and smoked in it, I was just glad there was no other evidence left behind of such activity.

Edited August 30, 2012 by The Max