Removing the Cadillac ashtray will appear easy once you understand that it is held in by four fasteners that allow it to snap out with minimum force. It is a job that requires about 10 minutes.
Open the ashtray and remove the four fasteners that retain the ashtray. The fasteners pull off by using a little force. You may need a flashlight if your car is not in the direct sunlight. Put the fasteners in a plastic container to guard against losing them.
Slowly and partially remove the ashtray just enough until you see the electrical connector.
Carefully pull apart the electrical connector to disconnect and remove the ashtray.
Put the new ashtray partially in place and reconnect the electrical connector.
Align the ashtray to the instrument panel, then put the fasteners into place. Close the ashtray.
