How do i remove the ashtray housing front dashboard

[1053 chaser]

Hi guys. How would I remove the ashtray housing from dash. The reason is my ashtray door does not stay closed. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[Georgeb]

4 screws. 2 accesssed from the outside on the bottom of the dash. 2 accessable with the ash tray open they are up at the top.

 

[1053 chaser]

Thanks.

 

[HotRodPC]

And then some patience and holding your mouth right, cuz it's a PITA.

 

[Evans Ward]

What's the trick on successfully loading the two springs for the tray return?

 

[smoothandlow84]

What's the trick on successfully loading the two springs for the tray return?

Ditch the two springs and install a magnet to keep the door closed. The springs are a pita and end up flying off somewhere under the dash. I gave up and put in a rare earth magnet. Problem solved.

 

[HotRodPC]

What's the trick on successfully loading the two springs for the tray return?

I'll see if I can find the thread. I did this one not long ago and did a write up on it. Just so you know, it's a PITA, but can be done with patience. Let me do some digging. Maybe I should have made that one a Sticky too.

 

[HotRodPC]

Found it much quicker than I thought I could. It's Stuck now too in the Interior section.

http://www.gmsquarebody.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9881

 

[Keith Seymore]

What's the trick on successfully loading the two springs for the tray return?

Was going to respond to this earlier but lost the thread.

I don't recall there being a trick.

A couple pics shown below:

K

 

[Evans Ward]

Thanks guys! Much appreciated for the good info.

 

[HotRodPC]

Was going to respond to this earlier but lost the thread.

I don't recall there being a trick.

A couple pics shown below:

K

2 more good pics. I'll add those to the Ashtray Thread.