Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)

CIGAR LIGHTER HOUSING REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P)

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the lighter fuse.
2. Remove the lighter housing by placing one side of the "T' portion of J 42059 into the housing opening. Angle the other side into the opposite opening. Pull the lighter housing straight out.




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




4. Remove J 42059.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector. Make sure the connector remains routed through the opening.
6. Remove the housing.
7. Remove the lighter housing retainer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Route the connector through the retainer. Align the lighter housing retainer to the slot in the opening.
2. Install the retainer by pressing into place until fully seated.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the housing.
4. Align the tabs on the housing to the slots in the retainer. Install the lighter housing by pressing into place until fully seated.
5. Install the lighter fuse.