Ignition Key Light and Ash Tray Bulb Replacement - 71 Dart?

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I appear to have a light socket for both the ignition key and ash tray. I found a round cylinder in the Ash Tray housing with a wire, but there does not appear to be either a lens or a way to take it apart? Do I have to pry the rounded cap off the end?

Likewise, there's a light housing next to the hazard switch, and there appears to be a tab sticking out - Do I just pry on the tab to pop it open? I would hope you don't need to pull the steering wheel to replace the bulb.

Thanks in advance for the info. I searched but did not see any info specifically on either topic.

Now off to Office Depot for a paint pen to touch up my dash lettering...

-Daniel
 
OK, I'll update for those who haven't done it... The Ash Tray Light is removed from the bottom side of the cylinder, towards the wiring plug. I had to use a pliers and convince it to move. It's now running a completely gratuitous LED light. :) As far as the key light, there's a small tab towards the dash side. Gently lift that tab and pull on the black cylinder to expose the bulb. I ordered a replacement, but during testing it would not light, so I don't know for sure that's going on there.
 
I think there is a delay relay for the ignition (key) light. If you have replaced the bulb and it still does not light, you might check to see if the relay is there.
 
I think there is a delay relay for the ignition (key) light. If you have replaced the bulb and it still does not light, you might check to see if the relay is there.
I ordered a replacement relay, but I don't know if it'll function properly since I switched the lights to LED (and this will in turn reduce the draw, and potentially not heat up the timed relay part?) We shall see!
 
The Standard RY-300 did the trick! The light now works. Last thing on the to-do list is to fix the map light and get the liner back in, and I'm done with interior lighting for the next several years.
 
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