How do you get the cubby box out of p38

[jimllshiftit]

Im trying to get the cubby box, ashtray, blower centre console out of a p38.

Ive got all the gearstick and side panel end out but I cant get the back end to come free. I cant even see how you unscrew the lid of the cubby box which has a flip over drinks holder.

Any advice greatly appreciated.

 

[lil4399]

search for "rave"

It will give you all the instructions you need.

 

[jimllshiftit]

I have the rave book on cd but couldnt find the relevant section anywhere. I just stumbled across it in "chassis and body" chapter.

Apparently the base of the cubby box comes out, somehow. Then you can unscrew the rest.

Thanks for the tip.

 

[dogsbody]

The lid is screwed on at the back, tiny headed screws but you should find them with a torch. Have you lifted the base of the box out?

 

[jimllshiftit]

No, icouldnt see how to get the base out.

I takeit that if i get the base out I wont need to remove the box lid or ashtray.

 

[fanatic]

false floor in cubby box, but I could be imagining it as I have taken various **** apart after owning a p38

 

[malcolm_durant]

I can't get the base out of my cubby box either (I want to wash it as it's covered in a layer of decaying boiled sweets and other such filth from the last owner...).

It seems to clip in but I haven't worked out how to pop the clips off even when reaching in from the front with the electric window switches' panel removed. I have big hands though so I may not be the ideal person for this job..!

Malcolm

 

[kds]

No secret clips on mine it just lifts out, two bolts underneath it hold console down.

 

[Datatek]

I can't get the base out of my cubby box either (I want to wash it as it's covered in a layer of decaying boiled sweets and other such filth from the last owner...).

It seems to clip in but I haven't worked out how to pop the clips off even when reaching in from the front with the electric window switches' panel removed. I have big hands though so I may not be the ideal person for this job..!

Malcolm

Floor of the cubby box just lifts out, use a spring hook slid down the front edge to hook it up. The fixing bolts are underneath.

 

[jimllshiftit]

The hook idea works - but it still needed a damn good pull before it popped out. I was terrified I was going to bust it.

Hooking the end of 90 deg circlip pliers around the forward edge of it seems to work well.