bobbyp

OK, so I remove the ashtray by (1)removing the ashtray insert; (2)pushing down on the spring hinged "roof" to get to the screws; (3) remove the two phillips head screws.

The ashtray light bulb pulls out of the ashtray wrapped in a rubber grommet.

Do I just pull on the wires and slide out the bulb? It doesn't seem to want to get pulled out and I don't feel like having to order a new piece if I don't have to.

Any experience or suggestions?

bobbyp

EDIT: Just FYI, I believe this is the bulb:
http://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Inf...631-132-90-M97

bcameron59

Wedge base bulb, pulls straight out. Wrap a bit of duck tape around it if you fingers can't grip it. I replaced it with an LED 74 bulb - see:

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...rofit-car/228/

mike cap

There's a light in the ash tray?

bcameron59

Mike, your car is falling apart man. First the windshield, now the ashtray light. Hope you're using the right oil...

mike cap

Geez, I found the bulb and it works!! Now I don't have to sell this stupid car.

bcameron59

Darn, I was hoping to pick it up cheep. Since you won't really need it once you acquire your 997.

mike cap

Your cracking me up. Fortunately the ash tray bulb is working so I'm not forced into a distress sale. The 997 is in process still doing my homework.

bobbyp

Glad you guys were able to work that out.

For anybody who hasn't seen their ashtray light bulb/holder, here is a picture.

Note the screws that need to be removed to take out the ashtray.