IP Ashtray Door May Not Close (Replace Pivot Pins)

Some customers may comment that the instrument panel (IP) ashtray door may not close.

The pivot pins may have insufficient retention, allowing the ashtray door to come off the pivot bar.

A new service pivot pin is now available. Install two new pivot pins (1) using the steps below.

1. Remove the ashtray door assembly from the IP. Refer to Ashtray Replacement in SI.



2. Holding the ashtray assembly in your hand, grab the pivot pin and slide the pin out from the bottom side of the ashtray T-slot (1).
3. Install the new pivot pin into the T-slot of the ashtray.
4. Slide the pin tab into the T-slot until the pin tabs lock into place.
5. Repeat Steps 2-4 for the opposite side pivot pin.
6. Install the ashtray assembly back into the IP by seating the pivot pins onto the pivot bar and closing the door.
7. Cycle the ashtray door three complete times to verify that the condition has been corrected.

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