Ashtray assembly

SwallownAmazon · 22-03-18, 05:57 PM

The cigarrette lighter socket in my B3 90 20v has had it and I need to replace it. Trouble is that I can't see how it comes out of the centre console without removing said console and the Haynes manual doesn't help much.

Is there an easy way to get at the ciggy lighter because when we're touring, I use that socket to power the phone charger, Sat Nav, car fridge, etc.

In fact everything except the ciggy lighter!

Mellis46 · 22-03-18, 06:43 PM

Is the lighter inside the pull out ashtray? If so pull the ashtray out as far as you can, it should reveal an 8mm nut you can undo. This will let u take out the black plastic surround and lighter socket. The whole ashtray can be removed by taking off the heater knobs, undoing the 2 phillips screws, taking off the faceplate revealing 2 more phillips screws underneath.

If you have the 3 supplementary gauges the lighter socket is pushed into the floor console? In which case 3 8mm bolts hold it down, one by the handbrake and 2 under the rear ashtray (pulls out)

msh · 22-03-18, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mellis46

Is the lighter inside the pull out ashtray? If so pull the ashtray out as far as you can, it should reveal an 8mm nut you can undo. This will let u take out the black plastic surround and lighter socket. The whole ashtray can be removed by taking off the heater knobs, undoing the 2 phillips screws, taking off the faceplate revealing 2 more phillips screws underneath.

You forgot that this type of ashtray is also held by two 8 mm bolts, deep inside that bin/tray/whatever which is below ashtray

Mellis46 · 22-03-18, 07:10 PM

yes, holding the back! The ones under the heater controls just hold the front

Its been a while....!

SwallownAmazon · 23-03-18, 10:02 AM

Yes, the lighter is in the ashtray directly beneath the heater controls.

Thanks, chaps. I'll take a look when it stops raining.

SwallownAmazon · 23-03-18, 02:31 PM

Got it out exactly as described although that set screw was a bugger to get out of its slot even with jewellers' fine nosed pliers.
New one awaited from the Bay as I type.
Thanks for the guidance.

Mellis46 · 23-03-18, 05:00 PM

22-03-18, 06:43 PM	#2
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,455	Is the lighter inside the pull out ashtray? If so pull the ashtray out as far as you can, it should reveal an 8mm nut you can undo. This will let u take out the black plastic surround and lighter socket. The whole ashtray can be removed by taking off the heater knobs, undoing the 2 phillips screws, taking off the faceplate revealing 2 more phillips screws underneath. If you have the 3 supplementary gauges the lighter socket is pushed into the floor console? In which case 3 8mm bolts hold it down, one by the handbrake and 2 under the rear ashtray (pulls out) __________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold)

22-03-18, 07:10 PM	#4
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,455	yes, holding the back! The ones under the heater controls just hold the front Its been a while....! __________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold)

23-03-18, 10:02 AM	#5
SwallownAmazon Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 512	Yes, the lighter is in the ashtray directly beneath the heater controls. Thanks, chaps. I'll take a look when it stops raining. Last edited by SwallownAmazon; 23-03-18 at 10:04 AM. Reason: Omission

23-03-18, 05:00 PM	#7
Mellis46 Aero Advocate Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,455	__________________ -1987 90 2.2E / Sapphire Blue (Rest in Pieces) -1989 90 quattro with Sport Equipment / Satin Black -1997 A4 Avant quattro TDI 110 / Tropical Green (Sold)

23-03-18, 02:31 PM	#6
SwallownAmazon Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tonbridge, Kent Posts: 512	Got it out exactly as described although that set screw was a bugger to get out of its slot even with jewellers' fine nosed pliers. New one awaited from the Bay as I type. Thanks for the guidance.