Vito ashtray stuck closed

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Ray1593

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The ashtray/drinks holder on my 2006 Vito is stuck closed. how do I open it?
 
There's nothing magic about these, they just pull open. Sounds like you've something stuck inside, perhaps.
 
Unfortunately you wont be able to get to the screws either if you cant get the ashtray open!! The only option you have is a bit of brute force, although thinking about it there is a pin that needs locating that could be stuck...

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I've got mine out for a look.

First I would try a paint scraper fed from the top to try and push down any obstruction, that failing a credit card might bend easier.

The front is pushed in on three plastic retainers at the bottom, so I assume it's lipped on near the top.
Pulling those out will likely snap them, but then a paint scraper should get into the ashtray easily.
Then a replacement off eBay.
 
Does anyone remember when new members always introduced themselves first without wanting immediate answers to a problem and when asking questions even said thank you?
 
On the plus side,
my ashtray will go back in clean, twas a bit grimey from the previous owner.
 
Hi all. Thanks for your help. Think I will try the scraper, brute force and a temper tantrum usually works.
 

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