Lower replacement storage compartment

viperdrew · 08-20-2008

I need some advise on removing the lower storage tray with the cig lighter assembly. My customer had me replace the upper cup holders and would like to have me replace the lower unit as well. After removing both screws on the lower unit it should slide out in order to disconnect the wires from the cig lighter assembly, not wanting to force or break anything the unit is loose but will not slide out. Any suggestions from those who have replaced theirs would be appreciated.

**dltslk** · 08-20-2008

Have a look at this thread.

http://www.slkworld.com/showthread.p...arette+lighter

jfb1977 · 08-20-2008

You need to make sure the gear shifter (if it's a 7G box) is in D - (or basically out of the way) first.

Then, in order to get the ashtray / storage compartment out, you'll need to move the panel above out of the way (this is the one with the air con / heating dials on it). To do this, you simply need to gently prise the two top corners (top left and top right) of the air con panel with a screw driver or similar (be careful not to damage it). It should just pop out.

Once you removed this you can remove the lower storage compartment / ashtray without too much trouble.

Hope that helps!

viperdrew · 08-20-2008

Thanks for the quick answers. Very helpful info, now I'll have another go at it. Thanks again.

08-20-2008	#1 (permalink)
viperdrew SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2008 SLK 350 Posts: 6 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Lower replacement storage compartment I need some advise on removing the lower storage tray with the cig lighter assembly. My customer had me replace the upper cup holders and would like to have me replace the lower unit as well. After removing both screws on the lower unit it should slide out in order to disconnect the wires from the cig lighter assembly, not wanting to force or break anything the unit is loose but will not slide out. Any suggestions from those who have replaced theirs would be appreciated.

08-20-2008	#2 (permalink)
dltslk Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: GA Vehicle: 2007 Mars Red/Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 1968 Pontiac GTO Posts: 673 Country: Thanks: 88 Thanked 67 Times in 52 Posts	Have a look at this thread. http://www.slkworld.com/showthread.p...arette+lighter __________________ David

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08-20-2008	#3 (permalink)
jfb1977 SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Surrey Vehicle: Black with black 2005 SLK350. Roof module, chrome door pins, AMG bonnet vents, R170 antenna. Posts: 26 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	You need to make sure the gear shifter (if it's a 7G box) is in D - (or basically out of the way) first. Then, in order to get the ashtray / storage compartment out, you'll need to move the panel above out of the way (this is the one with the air con / heating dials on it). To do this, you simply need to gently prise the two top corners (top left and top right) of the air con panel with a screw driver or similar (be careful not to damage it). It should just pop out. Once you removed this you can remove the lower storage compartment / ashtray without too much trouble. Hope that helps!

08-20-2008	#4 (permalink)
viperdrew SLK World Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Vehicle: 2008 SLK 350 Posts: 6 Country: Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the quick answers. Very helpful info, now I'll have another go at it. Thanks again.

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