Removing Series MM ashtray and grille

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Mr Spigot
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Removing Series MM ashtray and grille

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I am hoping to polish up the centre grill and replace the ashtray on my MM and generally tidy it up, but am not sure about how to remove the grille from the car. There are several bolts underneath, but I don't want to remove anything until I know what I am doing. Can anyone explain the procedure please?
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1960 2 door 'Mostyn' - 1275 Midget engine - WOI 577 - owned since 1990
1952 MM convertible 'Mawdie' - 918 SV engine - MWD 305 - owned since 2023
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Re: Removing Series MM ashtray and grille

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The grill was originally attached in the 3 threaded studs, 2 in each lower corner and one in the centre on the upper edge with 2ba nuts. The later design replaced the threaded 3 studs with plain cast studs and some retaining clips.
So put some PlusGas on the studs, early design remove the 3 nuts, later design not so easy gently lever the grill off evenly be careful as sometimes the clips get stuck and the cast studs break off.
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Re: Removing Series MM ashtray and grille

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Thanks. How do I access the nuts/studs?
1960 2 door 'Mostyn' - 1275 Midget engine - WOI 577 - owned since 1990
1952 MM convertible 'Mawdie' - 918 SV engine - MWD 305 - owned since 2023
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Re: Removing Series MM ashtray and grille

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Remove the glovebox liner or from underneath the dash.
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Re: Removing Series MM ashtray and grille

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Excellent. Many thanks.
1960 2 door 'Mostyn' - 1275 Midget engine - WOI 577 - owned since 1990
1952 MM convertible 'Mawdie' - 918 SV engine - MWD 305 - owned since 2023
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