How do i change the ashtray light? - 2000 Chevrolet Silverado

It's likely that it doesn't have one! Seriously

On most models you have to take the screws out of the ash tray holder and the bulb comes out from the back side.

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.

Use a vacuum cleaner

Remove the ashtray. Pull the plastic dash cover loose with a trim tool. Remove the passenger airbag switch (no need to unplug) and adjoining blank plate from thier slots with trim tool. You will see the lamp and cable on the right side. Stick your finger into the top of the empty ashtray slot and push up on the lamp clip to release. Fish the lamp out with a thin screw driver and twist the shade cover off. Pull the bulb straight out. Replace and reverse for installation. RE-clipping the assy into the housing might require removing the accessory frame that holds the airbag switch, but if you have limber fingers you should be able to reconnect.

usually the ashtray just pops out and so does the bulb or it twists out

Only by using a diagnostic scantool (VAS, VAG-COM, Bosch KTS, ...) connected to the data link connector of the car in order to check & reset the Airbag ECU. The Data Link Connector (DLC) - car diagnostic plug is placed on back side between driver and passenger seats, on bottom back side of armrest under a plastic cover of ashtray. Under cover near back ashtray is a small plastic cover hidding DLC.

yeah the main ashtray light and stereo light fuses are normally located in the cab of the car under the dashboard you should also find that the interior light is not working as this is part of the same link. these fuse boxes can be in some obscure places such as the pillar which is only only visible while the door is open, or under the acctual dashboard.

first remove the ashtray. there will be 2 screws where the ashtray used to be. remove those. then you just have to pry the panel off it will feel like it will break but then you hear a pop a couple of them. and then you replace the lights

Remove the cover on the center console. This is the large bezel that covers the center section of the dash. Radio must be removed first to expose 2 screws that secure it in place. It hooks at the top. Be carefull with the connectors for the console switch group.

Remove the 4 screws attaching the ashtray to the center console.

Press the ashtray housing over to the left and then remove it toward the right.

Disconnect the ashtray harness connector for the courtesy light.