Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Disconnect the battery negative cable.
Remove the ash tray housing. Refer to ASHTRAY REPLACEMENT in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.
Open the ash tray and remove the liner.
Remove the bulb and socket assembly from the ash tray housing.
Remove the bulb from the socket.

Fig 1: Removing Bulb & Socket Assembly From Ash Tray Housing
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