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Removal Procedure

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  1. Ensure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (NON-LUXURY) or KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (LUXURY) .
  3. Squeeze the sides of the instrument panel storage compartment.
  4. Pull out the compartment.
  5. Remove the ashtray assembly by unsnapping the retainers.
  6. Remove the lamp assembly and the shield from the top of the ashtray bracket.
  7. Remove the shield from the lamp assembly.
  8. Remove the bulb from the base by pulling the bulb straight out of the base.
    Fig 1: Ashtray Lamp Replacement
    G01712455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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