Ashtray Panel Hi, I just bought a used 2004 Rav4 and the previous owner is a smoker. I want to clean the back of the panel where the front ashtray is located. May I know how will remove the ashtray panel so I can clean the inside? Thanks. Regards, bashdrew

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Remove the snap ring from under the inside door handle and plate (a rag around the base of the handle and a left-right tug on the rag may loosen it, or look under it & pry the snap ring off with a small hook tool

Remove the door lock knob bezel; remove the screw & slide it rearward

Remove the door trim; Remove the two clips; slide a thin, flat wide tool under the panel and pry towards you, there are 8 clips to dislodge

Pull the door trim straight up once all of the clips are loosened.

Easy.

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I GUESS YOU COULD CALL IT A ASH TRAY BUT IT IS NOT, I KEEP RECEIPTS IN THERE 

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I was looking for similar and had just seen this.. Hope this helps..

http://www.bodyshopzone.com/archives/trim/door_panels/Toyota/Camry_2000_front/removal_f4.html

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Try Kbox engineering in Canada. They have it in Blue. Wanna say about a hundred bucks or so. Kinda of spendy though. I found one for mine at the junk yard for $10.00.

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There are some hidden screws around the door handle but you get under the panel and yank hard to pop the fasteners. Also remove the black piece behind the mirror. Alot of times it is seperate. 3 screws behind that and the connector and you are done.