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Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement - Floor Console

CIGAR LIGHTER HOUSING REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the lighter fuse.
2. Remove the lighter element.
3. Remove the lighter housing by placing one side of the T portion of J 42059 into the opening in the housing. Position the other side of the tool into the opposite opening. Pull the housing straight out.




4. If the standard method fails to remove the housing, use the following alternate method:
4.1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the housing.
4.2. Remove the plastic latches in the 3-mm (0.11-in) square windows.
4.3. Use J 42059 as directed above to remove the housing.




5. Remove J 42059 from the housing.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the housing.




7. Remove the retainer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Route the wiring harness through the retainer.




2. Install the retainer by pressing the retainer into place until fully seated.




3. Connect the electrical connector to the housing.




4. Align the housing to the to the retainer.




5. Press the housing into place until fully seated.
6. Install the lighter element.
7. Install the cigar lighter fuse.
8. Inspect the lighter for proper operation.