After the big work of removing the dashboard and replacing the evaporator, it’s time to take a break and pay attention to some minor issues. The 1st item is the broken ashtray
New ashtray
All of sudden, the ashtray did not open by pushing. In order to assess the cigarette lighter socket, I needed to pull it open with fingers. The broken pivot and column locking the spring in place have gone and caused the issue.
Ashtray with the pivot and spring locking column
