[Darjm]

Hi

New owner of an i30 CRDI and my missus managed to drop a ring down into the cavity under the handbrake/shifter.

I managed to remove 4 screws and the larger hex bolts, and the housing moves about, but it still seems connected to something under the Gearstick assembly, therefore im unable to get the ring...

Any ideas on how to lift it off/up.

Cheers Dar.

[meehalych]

Do you mean this console?


I'll see if I can find an answer

[meehalych]

[ElleB]

I guess it depends on the metal composition of the ring....but one of those magnetic rods, for retrieving dropped nuts in the engine area, might be useful.....even if you put a dob of "blu tack" on the end of it, if the magnet does not work, you might be able to press and pick up the ring. 

Double sided tape also may do the trick....depends how many carats the diamond is I guess....... 

[Darjm]

Ah thanks for the replys guys, looks helpful.

Hopefully will have it back tomorrow!

[Dazzler]

Welcome Darjm.. Keep in touch (you can see we are are a friendly bunch) 

[2i30s]

 

[Doggie 1]

....but one of those magnetic rods, for retrieving dropped nuts might be useful.....

I didn't even know there was such a thing 

[meehalych]

I didn't even know there was such a thing 

I have this one with magnetic tip

[Doggie 1]

Yep. I'm sure I saw one of those on my doctor's desk 

[meehalych]

Yep. I'm sure I saw one of those on my doctor's desk 

Did you swallow a nut? 

[Darjm]

Well update finally!

Managed to get the centre console dismantled......but no ring! doh...

Decided it had slipped down under the carpet, so proceeded to take front seat out for better access, and yas! stuck my hands under the carpet and found it!


Thanks for yer helps!

[Doggie 1]

 
Congratulations on finding your ring. That's good news.
And you didn't even need that special tool to locate dropped nuts    That's always a good thing.

[Dazzler]

Congratulations on finding your ring. That's good news.
And you didn't even need that special tool to locate dropped nuts    That's always a good thing.

 

[Nickoss]

Do you mean this console?


I'll see if I can find an answer

Hello Guys I own the new i30 and I was wondering if someone could help me with an additional diagram of the new i30's centre console!The reason is that my car, has not an armrest and I would like to buy an original one in order to install,But the local dealer can't help with the excuse that the car is very new and they have not armrest as a part(they don't have the parts codes)any help...
Ps forgot to write that the dealer also told me that IF should I install an armrest,then it probably goes with  the whole centre console

[Nickoss]

Anyone?

[Doggie 1]

Sorry Nickoss, I can't help you.
Hopefully someone will be able to.

[meehalych]

Nickoss
I failed to find any diagram of new i30 (to no avail for Cee'd too) in a place, where I use to borrowing drawing of old i30.