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Tools Required

J 42059 Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 924244  Size: SH
  1. Remove the lighter fuse.
  2. Remove the lighter receptacle by placing one side of the "T" portion of J 42059 into the receptacle opening. Angle the other side into the opposite opening. Pull the lighter receptacle straight out.

  3. Object Number: 1120988  Size: SH
  4. If the standard method fails to remove the receptacle, use the following alternate method:
  5. 3.1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the receptacle.
    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 receptacle.

    Object Number: 924248  Size: SH
  6. Remove J 42059 .
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector. Make sure the connector remains routed through the opening.
  8. Remove the receptacle.
  9. Remove the lighter receptacle retainer.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 924248  Size: SH
  1. Route the connector through the retainer. Align the lighter receptacle 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 receptacle.
  4. Align the tabs on the receptacle to the slots in the retainer. Install the lighter receptacle by pressing into place until fully seated.
  5. Install the lighter fuse.