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Broken ashtray cover
- Blurredman
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Broken ashtray cover
I have somehow managed to break my ashtray cover. I was a bit heavy handed and pushed it down hard, now it won't catch and just springs back open. Any ideas how to fix it?
- Nictrix
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Broken ashtray cover
It may not be completely broken but to find out you will have to remove the centre trim as the ashtray is screwed on from underneath.
I posted pics on here years ago of the underside and the small pin that can jump out of place.
I posted pics on here years ago of the underside and the small pin that can jump out of place.
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather
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Broken ashtray cover
E89 2014 35i M Sport Black with Black leather
- DonDon
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Broken ashtray cover
Or you could consider replacing the ashtray with a cup holder. A member on here linked to https://bimmercup.com/. Don't be scared off by the price - it is initially in Danish Kroner, but converts to around UKP30.
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Broken ashtray cover
It could be that the sprung metal piece has popped out and is now residing somewhere underneath the centre console panel. You'll need to remove the panel and then, if you can find it, this thread should be helpful to you...
https://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=137480
https://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=137480
Dave
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
2011, 23i, Grey with Red leather.
My E89 YouTube channel - BMW Z4 Mods
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttNBt ... UQnoEvKB2Q
- Blurredman
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Broken ashtray cover
Thanks for the help and ideas guys. Looks like I need to get the tools out and have a look at the mechanism.