95 camry ashtray light

[herrjimbo]

anyone know the ins and outs of replacing the bulb in this vehicle?

after tons of research, i can't believe no one has the answer to this.

so, here i am, asking the experts.

 

[StageLeft]

I am surprised you actually care. The thing is 13-14 years old! 🙂

 

[bruceb]

The bulb is on the TOP of the ashtray. So you likely need to remove the trim around where the ashtray is. This is usually held on with clips and should pop off. Then you can get to the lamp bulb.

 

[herrjimbo]

many thanks. and, yes, it's old, but runs good and is mostly driven at night. ashes all over the console realy sux.

 

[SearchMaster]

Quit smoking FTW? 😉

 

[evident]

wow, i didnt even know there was an ashtray light! you have to disassemble the center console, use a flathead screwdriver and pop the lower right plastic part off, from there you will be able to access it *i think*. check out toyotanation.com they have an extensive 3rd generation toyota camry forum.

and yeah, the 96 camry is still a badass car. still nicer than many cars made today :thumbsup:

 

[herrjimbo]

Originally posted by: SearchMaster
Quit smoking FTW? 😉

ok mom, i'll get right on that.:roll:

 

[Chunkee]

Originally posted by: herrjimbo

Originally posted by: SearchMaster
Quit smoking FTW? 😉

ok mom, i'll get right on that.:roll:

U smoke menthols, dont you?

 

[herrjimbo]

Originally posted by: Chunkee

Originally posted by: herrjimbo

Originally posted by: SearchMaster
Quit smoking FTW? 😉

ok mom, i'll get right on that.:roll:

U smoke menthols, dont you?

no. classics from the ukraine.

 

[Rumpltzer]

Do new cars just not have ash trays anymore? I'm pretty sure that my Honda doesn't have one.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
Do new cars just not have ash trays anymore? I'm pretty sure that my Honda doesn't have one.

Unless you get a "smoker's package", they won't.

 

[BassBomb]

Originally posted by: Rumpltzer
Do new cars just not have ash trays anymore? I'm pretty sure that my Honda doesn't have one.

They make it clear those containers are "NOT AN ASHTRAY" 😀

 

[Bignate603]

Originally posted by: herrjimbo

Originally posted by: SearchMaster
Quit smoking FTW? 😉

ok mom, i'll get right on that.:roll:

If removing the trim on your '95 is as hard as it is on my '99 it may actually be easier to just quit.

 

[herrjimbo]

Originally posted by: herrjimbo
anyone know the ins and outs of replacing the bulb in this vehicle?

after tons of research, i can't believe no one has the answer to this.

so, here i am, asking the experts.

UPDATE
pretty simple. popped off the trim, 4 screws holding the radio in (easy to get at) and there she was. 2.99 @ autozone for a 2 pack of #74 bulbs.

all in all, probably 20 minutes, including the drive to and from autozone (2 miles away).

many thanks to those who had helpful suggestions.