GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1998 🢒 Chevy C Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Ashtray Lamp Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
  2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in IP, Gauges and Console.
  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 shield from the top of the ashtray bracket.
  7. Remove the shield from the lamp assembly.

    8. Object Number: 277243 Size: SH
  8. Remove the bulb from the base by pulling the bulb straight out of the base.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 277243 Size: SH
  1. Install the bulb into the base by pushing the bulb straight into the base.
  2. Install the shield to the lamp assembly.
  3. Install the lamp assembly and the shield to the top of the ashtray bracket.
  4. Install the ashtray assembly to the instrument panel.
  5. Install the instrument panel storage compartment.
  6. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in IP, Gauges and Console.