Interior - Ash Tray Will Not Open
Bulletin No.: 04-08-49-031Date: 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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