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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 701 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSASHTRAY LAMP REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD

Removal Procedure

2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra, 2002 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2002 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2002 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  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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