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Ash Tray Lamp: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation






1. NOTE: When the battery is disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the powertrain control module (PCM)( 1 2A650) relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.

Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).

2. Remove the instrument panel ash receptacle (04810) by depressing tab in center and pulling out.

3. Remove the two screws that attach the ash receptacle retainer to the instrument panel (04320) and pull the retainer rearward to disengage retention clip.

. Squeeze the sides of the interior lamp (13776) together and lift oft of receptacle retainer.

5. Disconnect courtesy or interior lamp switch wiring (13A709) from interior lamp.

6. Replace miniature bulb (13466) if required. For installation, follow removal procedures in reverse order.