i cannot figure this out. service manual 72-101 shows an ashtray that doesnt look anything like mine, and i can't find the "bottom retaining cam" nor any hidden screws... searching the forum provided nothing.. any guidance on how to get this thing out? pulling on it past it's normal range of travel seemed like something was gonna break.

1981 300D

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1981 NA 300D 310k miles

I had no idea either, since nobody smokes in our cars. so checked with a spare door panel. after some fiddling around with it, very simple.

Flip open the tray, slightly push down on the edge of the part you flipped out, and it will come out.

There are two flat pieces of springy metal on the bottom that keep the tray tight when it is installed.

To reinstall it, put the bottom in first, push down, and close.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

thanks, it worked!!

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1981 NA 300D 310k miles

i should let people know who might search for this in the future. the service manual is correct but it is MISSING the first step which is outlined above. the manual starts with the flip out piece already removed, but it doesnt tell you how to remove it.

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1981 NA 300D 310k miles

I was having the same problem. I put my 4yo son in his booster seat and he had it disassembled in 2 minutes of playing with it. child's play...
Michael