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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 731356  Size: SH
  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 and the other side into the opposite tab window. Pull the lighter housing straight out.
  4. Remove the tool from the lighter housing.

  5. Object Number: 734982  Size: SH
  6. Pull the housing (3) and the retainer (2) out of the ash tray.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the housing.
  8. Remove the retainer from the housing.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 734981  Size: SH
  1. Install the cigar lighter retainer (1) to the ash tray, by pressing the retainer into place until fully seated.
  2. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the retainer.

  3. Object Number: 734979  Size: SH
  4. Align the housing (2) key way, to the key slot in the retainer ring (1).

  5. Object Number: 734978  Size: SH
  6. Press the housing into place until the housing is fully seated.
  7. Install the cigar lighter fuse.
  8. Install the cigar lighter element.