sohcrates

<center><img src="http://mywebpages.comcast.net/thad46/ash.jpg"></center><p>Trying to install my XM radio controller. Stupid ashtray won't go back in.

All i did was remove cover around Tip shifter and took 2 screws out....ashtray kinda came out...but now won't slide back in!

Can anyone help? I'd like to finish this tonight!!

Big D

A hammer will do the trick...

Dustin A4

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A4-Freddy

<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/34761/ashtray.jpg"></center><p>..it ain't much, but from the instructions and pic it sounds like you were supposed to remove the auto tranny cover and lever, I'll post that procedure in a second:

Front ashtray, removing and installing

1 - Front ashtray
Removing
- For manual transmission: Lever out shift cover upward and remove shifter boot
- With automatic transmission: Lever out shift cover upward
- Remove two bolts -2- at ashtray.
- Remove ashtray -1-.
- Disengage trim -3- from ashtray -1-.
- Unclip storage compartment trim -4-.
2 - Bolts (2x)
- Tightening torque 5 Nm
3 - Ashtray trim
4 - Storage compartment trim

sohcrates

that looks like a great start! thanks! trying it out now. wish it wasn't so muggy outside!!!!

A4-Freddy

nevermind, if you follow dustin's links you'll see the tran **** cover procedure too

A4-Freddy

you fast forrest... those mad skillz again

Dustin A4

Mama always said, search the Audiworld database before you post your question.

sohcrates

instructions seem to say how you can remove it, and you'd assume you could just reverse it to put it back in

i try to "slide" it back into place but it keeps hitting something...might be the foam insulation down in there i guess

think if i take it to a dealer tomorrow they can just pop it back in for me?

this SUCKS

A4-Freddy

you removed the shifter stuff per the instructions too? not sure why it says to do that..