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Dropped key in handbrake cover - how can I retrieve it?

I own a 2016 Ford Fiesta and have dropped my keys through the handbrake cover. I can just see part of it when I pull the handbrake up. Being brass and plastic, I can't use a magnet to get it. Is it a dealer task or can part of the console be removed by me?

Asked on 9 December 2016 by Kjez

Answered by Honest John

Definitely a DIY job with the right tools. But if you check tools shops (and even some service stations) you can probably find a grabber for retrieving objects like this.

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