Dumb question....so don't laugh

Is there a catch that will release the ash tray to pull it out? Also, is there a wire I need to worry about that would be attached?

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1973 280 - Sold
1980 300SD - Sold
1982 240D - Stolen
1988 300E - Sold
1989 260E - Sold
1989 560SEL
1994 E420 - Sold
1997 E420
2005 CL500