you don't because it does not have a light in it, or you can use magic.
I'm confused, the Owner's Manual states Replacement Bulb Ash Tray Bulb No. 161. I checked parts replacement and found:
Wagner Lighting - Ash Tray Light Bulb
Fits Your 2001 Dodge Durango
Change the sensor located on rear-end housing
To change your Durango's tail light, first make sure to have a flat head screw driver and a new bulb. You will then open your trunk and remove the screws to the tail light, swap out the bulbs and replace the housing case.
under the dash
Pull the switch and change bulb in rear. 1 for night light and 2nd for fog light indicator.
To change the light bulb for the ashtray in the 1999 Volkswagen Passat, the ashtray has to be taken out. The bulb can be accessed just under the dash near the ash tray.
Your Dodge Durango may stall when idling at a stop light for a couple of reason. One reason may be that a part needs to be replaced on the car.
To replace the brake light on a 2001 Dodge Durango the light lens must be removed. It is held on by a clip on one side and a hinge on another. It opens like a door to access the brake light housing.
4x4 dash lights on a Dodge Durango don't work
Owner's manual.
1. Remove ashtray. 2. Remove ashtray track assembly (two screws underneath). 3. Replace bulb. 4. Install ashtray track assembly. 5. Insert ashtray.
Turn the key on, engine off, press the gas pedal to the floor three times. cycle key and light should be off.
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