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Interior - Ash Tray Will Not Open

Bulletin No.: 04-08-49-031

Date: December 07, 2004

TECHNICAL

Subject:
Ash Tray Will Not Open (Reposition Ash Tray Reflector Flap, Replace Ash Tray, if Necessary)

Models:
2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala





Condition

Some customers may comment that the ash tray housing will not open.

Cause

This condition may be caused by the ash tray reflector flap folded forward causing the ash tray not to open.

Correction

Remove and reinstall the ash tray.





1. Open the ash tray as seen in the illustration above.





2. Push the ash tray forward and hold the reflector flap down with a screw driver as seen in the illustration above. Pull rearward. This will allow the ash tray reflector flap to pass by the housing and fully open.

3. Replace the ash tray receptacle if damaged.





Parts Information

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

Warranty Information





For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.





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