Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
- Push up on the ashtray guide tension spring on both sides of the ashtray.
- Push up on the metal housing center ashtray retaining tab.
- Pull the ashtray out of the IP accessory trim plate.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Remove the ashtray from the IP accessory trim plate.