What is the installation method for the Octavia ashtray?

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McTanner
07/29/25 2:05am
The specific installation steps for the Octavia ashtray are as follows: 1. First, install the spring. During installation, use a toothpick to secure the spring from inside the ashtray. If you have needle-nose pliers, this can be done easily. Be careful not to let the spring snap and injure your hand. 2. Next, install the ashtray housing. Insert the guide posts on both sides from the bottom as much as possible, ensuring they are not tilted. Once inserted, lift them upward, and they will be properly installed. 3. Then, install the rotating post. Start by threading the far end, allowing the wire of the rotating post to extend slightly, then align and thread it back through the near-end wire hole. 4. After that, install the panel. The trick is that there are two clips on both sides of the panel. Align them and press inward gently until you hear four clicks, indicating the panel is securely installed. Before installation, check the slots on the panel to prevent it from tipping over. 5. Finally, remove the toothpick from the bottom of the ashtray's inner wall. At this point, the spring will take effect, and the ashtray's switch will have damping. Insert the ashtray liner, and the installation is complete.
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StEvelyn
08/12/25 6:05am
I've installed the ashtray in my Octavia, and it's really just a matter of aligning it and pressing it into place. The ashtray base fits into the reserved slot in front of the gear lever. First, clean any dust out of the slot. When you press down on both sides of the ashtray to place it, pay attention to the two metal clips on the left and right of the base—they need to align perfectly with the recesses in the slot. Once aligned, press straight down until you hear a clear click, indicating the clips are securely fastened. After installation, test the stability by wiggling it side to side—it shouldn’t loosen. Installing this thing is even easier than changing a light bulb; no tools are needed at all. By the way, this clip-on design also makes it easier to clean out accumulated dust later.
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