97 T-Bird - Ashtray light bulb - is there a trick to changing it?

I have a 97 T-Bird. The light in the ashtray has burned out. How do I remove the old bulb? I have pulled out the ashtray and have access to the bulb assembly from the bottom. But I am unable to remove the connector so as to get access to the bulb - I can get my hands on the assembly but am leary about pulling anything too hard ... the plastic might break. Do I need to remove the radio in order to get at it from the top?

Thanks - JP