Dumb Question, Ashtray, pull out? pull down?
 

My ashtray doesnt pull out, no matter how hard i try. The only way to open it is to push the end closest to me towards the floor. Ya know, it looks like the dash now has it's mouth open. Is this normal? I ask because i am going to install an ipod dock in there.

normal.

All it does is pivot downward.

Also, to forego other questions for those reading this thread.

Your clock does NOT have a second hand. Not even a broken one. It's an elapsed time pointer.