Introduzione
Removing the ash tray on a W123 is easy, but the method is not immediately obvious. This guide will show you how. Also, you'll learn how to remove the backing plate that the ash tray sits in in case you need to get greater access to the area behind it.
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Then move the shift lever all the way back in to L to give you room to work.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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What would be the purpose of removing ashtray ?
It provides access to the portion of the center console behind the ash tray. There is wiring back there. It can also help with the removal of the shift gate panel.
Removal of ashtray is also necessary to access the lamp which illuminates the cavity. After taking ashtray out, remove two Philips (+) screws, then separate metal cover from plastic housing. Next to the lighter housing is light socket. It holds a 12 volt, 2 watt, T2 bayonet base, #1272 lamp. Push, then twist lamp to remove. Clean copper terminal at side of socket as well as moving contact on side of ashtray housing. This lamp is same type as used for automatic shift indicator. This is one of the most overlooked lamps in a W123 chassis. Tip: while metal cover is removed, clean and scrub ashtray, it is much easier to access this way.
