How to remove rear ashtray?

acesinthehole · 06-05-2006, 07:18 PM

The whole ashtray, not the insert. I stuffed the damn thing full of quarters, and one fell behind the tray. Doh! Now it won't close.

Anyone know how?

rchanou · 06-05-2006, 07:28 PM

There's a DIY for replacing the ashtray with a sunglass holder.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=sunglass+DIY

ages944 · 06-05-2006, 07:45 PM

that DIY is for the front ashtray, not the rear one.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...25&hg=51&fg=35

That link will take you to the realoem page dealing with the rear ashtray. The picture makes it look like the unit might just pop out.

ska///235i · 06-05-2006, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acesinthehole

The whole ashtray, not the insert. I stuffed the damn thing full of quarters, and one fell behind the tray. Doh! Now it won't close.

Anyone know how?

LOL...is an "ashtray" not a coin holder

rchanou · 06-05-2006, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ages944

that DIY is for the front ashtray, not the rear one.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...25&hg=51&fg=35

That link will take you to the realoem page dealing with the rear ashtray. The picture makes it look like the unit might just pop out.

oops. wasn't really reading. i guess because I don't put coins in that ashtray.

TECENG · 06-05-2006, 09:48 PM

I have the opposite problem...mine came out and I don't know how to put the darn thing back, and I'm an engineer!

acesinthehole · 06-05-2006, 10:03 PM

That realoem page doesn't have enough detail.

Hey Teceng, take some pics so I can figure it out, and I'll let you know how to pop it back in!

nyyankee · 06-05-2006, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TECENG

I have the opposite problem...mine came out and I don't know how to put the darn thing back, and I'm an engineer!

I hope you dont engineer anything important like bridges or buildings. Your obviously not an engineer for BMW.

ages944 · 06-05-2006, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyyankee

I hope you dont engineer anything important like bridges or buildings. Your obviously not an engineer for BMW.

OUCH!!

TECENG · 06-06-2006, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyyankee

I hope you dont engineer anything important like bridges or buildings. Your obviously not an engineer for BMW.

I wouldn't make any assumptions...

TECENG · 06-06-2006, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by acesinthehole

Hey Teceng, take some pics so I can figure it out, and I'll let you know how to pop it back in!

Actually, I spent all of 30 seconds trying to get it back in and gave up. I don't sit in the back seat so I lost interest. I guess I'll have to go out and fix it just to prove to myself I can do it

RGRAY · 06-06-2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ska

LOL...is an "ashtray" not a coin holder

My is and it's full.

acesinthehole · 06-07-2006, 12:02 AM

Stopped by the dealer, and they seemed to think I'd have to take the whole center console apart.

Gonna try to fish it out with some double sided tape or something..

Asiann · 06-07-2006, 07:01 AM

try using the tape attached to a angled fork or knife.

MG_2006325i_KG · 06-07-2006, 07:02 AM

I guess with the gas prices the way they are a quater is of the upmost importance these days........try the dustbuster devil it has unbelieveable sucking power......

m3kerry · 10-19-2011, 09:13 PM

This is an old thread, but no one ever came up with a fix. After having one of my small children knock off my rear ashtray, I had to fix this tonight.

1. Take the ashtray and slide the top rails/guides in 1st

2. Now the bottom fitting will reattach by placing your finger on the top and bottom of the tray which will bend the ashtray slider enough to fit the bottom onto the holes.

Crazy hard and it only fits one way...

Glim · 10-20-2011, 01:51 AM

Thread back from the dead.

dima420 · 12-31-2015, 02:17 PM

I removed console, then took all a part and was able to figure out the rest.
Good luck

06-05-2006, 07:18 PM	#1
acesinthehole New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 325i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	How to remove rear ashtray? The whole ashtray, not the insert. I stuffed the damn thing full of quarters, and one fell behind the tray. Doh! Now it won't close. Anyone know how?
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rchanou Private First Class 13 Rep 186 Posts Drives: 325i Jet Black Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	There's a DIY for replacing the ashtray with a sunglass holder. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=sunglass+DIY
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ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	that DIY is for the front ashtray, not the rear one. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...25&hg=51&fg=35 That link will take you to the realoem page dealing with the rear ashtray. The picture makes it look like the unit might just pop out.
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TECENG Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 260 Posts Drives: 330i SG/Terra Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern CA iTrader: (0)	I have the opposite problem...mine came out and I don't know how to put the darn thing back, and I'm an engineer! __________________ Now I don't mind the commute 330i Sparkling Graphite \| Terra \| Walnut \| Steptronic \| Sport \| Premium \| Navigation \| Comfort Access \| Cold Weather Pkg
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acesinthehole New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 325i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	That realoem page doesn't have enough detail. Hey Teceng, take some pics so I can figure it out, and I'll let you know how to pop it back in!
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acesinthehole New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 325i mystic blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Stopped by the dealer, and they seemed to think I'd have to take the whole center console apart. Gonna try to fish it out with some double sided tape or something..
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MG_2006325i_KG Private First Class 61 Rep 158 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I guess with the gas prices the way they are a quater is of the upmost importance these days........try the dustbuster devil it has unbelieveable sucking power......
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m3kerry SCCA B Street 118 Rep 660 Posts Drives: 1 M Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Dallas iTrader: (0)	This is an old thread, but no one ever came up with a fix. After having one of my small children knock off my rear ashtray, I had to fix this tonight. 1. Take the ashtray and slide the top rails/guides in 1st 2. Now the bottom fitting will reattach by placing your finger on the top and bottom of the tray which will bend the ashtray slider enough to fit the bottom onto the holes. Crazy hard and it only fits one way... __________________ www.facebook.com/thatsrightracing
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dima420 New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2006 330 XI Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I removed console, then took all a part and was able to figure out the rest. Good luck
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