Ashtray Headaches

[graeme81]

Hi All,
I'm having real problems removing the ashtray from my wife's SLK. I'm looking to remove it so I can empty it rather than removing permanently to fit another panel/facility.
I've searched the forum and Google but all I can find is instructions to remove it by taking off dash panels, radio, etc. Surely I don't have to dismantle half the dash just to empty the ashtray? Anyone know the answer, there are no clips etc that I can see to release it [emoji20]
Cheers everyone.
Graeme

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[whitenemesis]

What year? No handbook?

 

[automaniaman]

How to remove ashtray? - Mercedes Benz SLK Forum

 

[whitenemesis]

Surely one doesn't have to partially dismantle the centre console just to empty the ashtray?

Isn't there an insert that simply slides out to be emptied?

 

[graeme81]

What year? No handbook?

2005 200 Kompressor. The handbook only states how to open the ashtray


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[graeme81]

How to remove ashtray? - Mercedes Benz SLK Forum

I'm going to give this a try


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[whitenemesis]

Not sure if this the same but in this handbook it describes how to remove the insert for emptying

https://www.mbusa.com/vcm/MB/DigitalAssets/pdfmb/ownersmanual/2005_slk350_slk55amg.pdf

Put the car in N, open the ashtray and reach down the two recesses to the left and right and pull out the insert

 

[Smart320]

Why not just pick any items out of the tray then vacuum and wipe it out if all you want to achieve is to empty it, or is that too simple a solution.

 

[renault12ts]

Post a picture of the open ashtray...it's hard to give advice otherwise. Don't overthink it...it has to be idiot proof.

Is there slider with an arrow on it under the lighter? (Can't see yours so not sure of the lay out).

Have you tried just pulling the insert out...from the bottom? Is it really that difficult?

Are you sure it's an ashtray, not just a coin drawer which was an option...in which case there's nothing to remove.

 

[graeme81]

Why not just pick any items out of the tray then vacuum and wipe it out if all you want to achieve is to empty it, or is that too simple a solution.

I think this is going to be the best option. I removed the 2 torque screws and although the ashtray does move a little more now, it still won't come out. It should never be this difficult to empty an ashtray! I think a quick 'manual' clean is the best solution.
Thanks for all the replies


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[whitenemesis]

So, there is no insert in there?

The handbook is quite clear, simply open and reach down each side recess and pull out the insert.

 

[graeme81]

So, there is no insert in there?

The handbook is quite clear, simply open and reach down each side recess and pull out the insert.

No inserts at all [emoji20]


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[RonFleet]

You could turn the car upside down...

 

[graeme81]

You could turn the car upside down...

That's thinking outside the box [emoji38]


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