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      01-02-2015, 12:03 PM   #1
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DIY - E89 Replace the Ashtray with Sunglasses Holder

DIY E89 - How to replace the ashtray with sunglasses holder.

If you drive an E89 (or any Z4 for that matter) you know that space is a premium so if you are a nonsmoker, this is a great way to gain a little more storage inside the cockpit. I have the 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission without a navigation system. As far as I can tell, the sunglasses holder comes with the navigation system setup. Without the navigation, you get the ashtray.

I guess smokers don't need navigation?

Overall, this is a very simple and inexpensive swap. The storage unit or sunglasses holder (#5166 9 157 590) was about $25 from the deal and the process only took about an hour and a half - I moved pretty slow and my approach was to remove as few parts as possible.

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Step #1 - Remove the Armrest Console tray.
Pull out the 3 rubber matts and 4 Torx screws to remove the center console tray.

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(I forgot to take a picture of the console after removing the try so I stole this pic from another post. Thanks other post!)
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Step #2 - Pull the shifter boot holder up.
I have an 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and didn't want to bother removing the shifter knob. There is no need.

Step #3 - Pull the center console up - Do not remove completely!
With a minimal approach, there is no need to completely remove the center console.

Note: The front of the console is wedged in pretty tightly between the lower dash and clips. Take your time and be gentle.
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Step #4 - Unplug the Ashtray
Depending on your transmission - You might need to move the shifter a bit in order to turn the console sideways. Be sure to tuck the wire away into a safe place where it will not interfere with the sunglasses / storage tray.
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Step #5 - Remove the ashtray
There are 4 Torx screws holding the ashtray to the console - two on each side. Again, depending on your transmission, you might need to move the shifter around in order to slide the ashtray out once it's unplugged and the screws are removed.
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Step #6 - Install the sunglasses / storage tray
This will take less wrangling than removing the ashtray. Once it's in place, insert all 4 screws.
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Once the sunglasses / storage tray is screwed in, simply snap the console and shifter boot back into place and replace the armrest console tray.

Note: Go slow when snapping the center console back in place. Remember, the front is wedged in pretty tight so some force is necessary.

In the end, you will have a much more functional space to hold your cell phone, sunglasses or other nicknacks. And you will have a spare ashtray just in case.

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      01-02-2015, 01:29 PM   #2
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Thanks for this. Didn't know it was an option and I found one on ebay for $15 incl. shipping!
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      01-03-2015, 03:16 AM   #3
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What year are your cars? My car (12/11 build, 2012 model year) has no navi and came with the empty storage cubby not the ashtray. Do you still have the 12v volt outlet in the passenger footwell, under the glove box?
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      01-03-2015, 03:32 PM   #4
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Ditto. My car also has an empty storage compartment and not the ashtray with 12V outlet.

It looks like you are based in the US as well, which is peculiar. All cars I remember seeing did not have an ashtray there.
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I thought having the ashtray was an option when building the car. Did you get yours used or off the lot as opposed to an order?
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Mine was a CPO car we purchased in Oct, 2014. So it must have originally been used by a factory rep or something. However, there are no indications it was ever smoked in (thank god!).
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I just got a new one in the US and it is ashtrayed. I certainly didn't order it with smoker package.
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What year are your cars? My car (12/11 build, 2012 model year) has no navi and came with the empty storage cubby not the ashtray. Do you still have the 12v volt outlet in the passenger footwell, under the glove box?
It's a 2013 - no 12 volt under the glove box but I do have one in the center armrest.
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Does anyone know the part that is needed to put the 12v plug back in the panel in the footwell?

I want to remove the ashtray and add the power socket down there since it is not there with the ashtray socket. I am guessing the wire that powers the ashtray is the same that powers the footwell socket and that's why you do not get both of them.


Any photos of the backside of the panel & some close up's of the 12v socket & connector it is using since I am seeing multiple types of parts listed.
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Ater the swap is there any way to re-attach the lid?
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Ater the swap is there any way to re-attach the lid?
In short, NO!
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