How in the h--- do you remove the ashtray/drinkholder from the dash on a 2000 f-150 xlt ???

 

The easiest way is to pull the ashtray out until it stops, use two long screwdrivers to press downward, the tabs at the back of the unit that keep the tray from pulling out. You can see them easily with a flashlight if you lean in from the passenger side of the truck while your feet are still on the ground.

SL.

 

Thanks, i got it out.but the spring loaded pop out feature does'nt work any more. any ideas?

 

My only suggestion is to find out why. I assume it was working before(?) I've had mine out about ten times, so taking it out won't cause it to stop working, unless of course something broke in the process.

SL

 

Spring on cup holder is held in place with 2 small plastic buttons. Mine was broken also. Dealer said no fix you have to buy the part.$89 bucks. My friends
supercrew holder was broken also. He sanded 2 small buttons flat, the spring/clip has 2 holes where the buttons are/were. He drilled 2 small holes with a #30 drill bit and attached clip with screws. it worked. He fixed mine in less than ten mins. Don't forget to hook up light before you put holder back on. You can make friends fixing your coworkers cup holders.We did
Fixed 3 cup holder during lunch today.................

 

how and when is the light suppose to work cuz i checked my blub and its fine but it never turns on. and its the same story with my dads screw

 

I drilled two holes and then used a pop rivet gun to put the metal spring back on.