Diablo Ashtray Removal - 1999

I know this is a dumb question, but is there a trick to getting the ashtray out of the dash on this car? Is it just a pressure/friction fit or is there some sort of attachment under the trim panel that requires the larger dash trim to come out?

 

My ashtray has turned sticky as is common with a lot of Ferrari trim over the past decade. My Ferraris cleaned up easily with rubbing alcohol, but it's a lot easier with the part out.

 

I tried just pulling the ashtray but it doesn't seem to want to release. Working on Italian cars has taught me that force is almost always the wrong solution, so wonder if any of you have gotten this thing out? It also appears that the trim around the shock switch has the same coating on it - does this also friction-fit or is it restrained from underneath?

 

Thanks!

I know this is a dumb question, but is there a trick to getting the ashtray out of the dash on this car? Is it just a pressure/friction fit or is there some sort of attachment under the trim panel that requires the larger dash trim to come out?

 

My ashtray has turned sticky as is common with a lot of Ferrari trim over the past decade. My Ferraris cleaned up easily with rubbing alcohol, but it's a lot easier with the part out.

 

I tried just pulling the ashtray but it doesn't seem to want to release. Working on Italian cars has taught me that force is almost always the wrong solution, so wonder if any of you have gotten this thing out? It also appears that the trim around the shock switch has the same coating on it - does this also friction-fit or is it restrained from underneath?

 

Thanks!

 

 

Pull the ashtray out (the actual insert) and there are 2 screws underneath. Remove those, the ashtray will come out easily.

Windows and Shock switch are friction fit, but suspension settings is hold by 3 bolts/nuts underneath, you'll have to remove the entire center console to get that out.