Removing ashtray 2004 impala - 2004 Chevrolet Impala

To remove the cup holder/ashtray in a 2004 Mazda MPV, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the cup holder/ashtray and locate the small tab on the right-hand side of the unit.
2. Using a flathead screwdriver or other suitable tool, gently press down on the tab to release the retaining clip.
3. While holding down the tab, pull the cup holder/ashtray unit towards you to release it from the center console.
4. Once the unit is free, disconnect any wiring harnesses or light bulbs attached to it, if applicable.

To reinstall the cup holder/ashtray, simply reverse these steps, making sure the retaining clip snaps back into place when reinserting the unit into the center console.

doesnt have one ,on the XJ40 model its a computer type thingy located behind the radio right hand side ,and the relays burn out ,i have managed to solder some old ones in out of a relay but ? this a newer model which i havent repaired as YET ,,, but it could be in same place ? just be carefull of the ski jump when removing it ,two screws under ashtray on mine

you need to pop out the panel around the shifter

I also have a 2004 Impala with the same problem. I searched the computer and found that a connection in the wiring under the carpet and behind the passenger seat gets corroded from the floor being wet. I'm in the process of removing seats and carpet to find this problem and hopefully fix it. I'm sure that your door chime quit working too.

I just did this on my 04 blazer. Remove the ashtray from the holder. There are 2 small scews in the corner of the ashtray (remove them) pull out the ashtray holder, it will only come out about 1 to 2 inches just enough to get your fingers behing the back of the holder. Here you have to removed the cig lighter connector then you could see the ashtray bulb holder, It is plastic so be careful. You have to push in and turn the buld holder. It only has 1 plastic tag on the side to hold it in place. Then you can remove the buld. It look like the old tail light buld fixtures with the slot on the side. Its easy to replace but a pain to get to.

behind sterring wheel is a 2 piece cover, remove screws from cover remove cover [it also snaps together] after removing the cover the switch iseasily replaced

You will need to order a smokers package from a chevy dealer. It will consist of an ashtray & cigg lighter. The car is prewired for cigg lighter, the pigtail will be located near where the ashtray is mounted. You will also have to install fuse in fuse panel marked cigg.

no you put a round one in the cup holder..

try removing radio, ive had 3 impalas that drove me crazy! daignosing, they would drain the battery if car sat a weak,ending up being the radio shorting inside, dont know if thats your problem but i would start there, dont remove fuse have to remove the radio! hope this helps.

with most ash trays , you pull it out then press down the little tab where the cigarette is butted out and pull the tray all the way out