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 cigar lighter fuse.




2. Remove the cigar lighter element.




3. Remove the cigar lighter housing by placing one side of the T portion of J 42059 into the tab window. Angle the other side of the tool into the opposite tab window. Pull the lighter 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 lighter housing.




6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigar lighter housing.
7. Using your index finger, pull out the housing retainer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the cigar lighter housing retainer to the slot into the cigar lighter hole.




2. Install the housing retainer. Press the retainer into place until fully seated.




3. Connect the electrical connector to the cigar lighter housing.




4. Align the housing tabs to the cigar lighter retainer.




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