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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 socket by placing one side of the T portion of the tool J 42059 into the tab window and then the other should be angled into the opposite tab window, then pull the lighter socket straight out.
  4. Remove the tool from the lighter socket.

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

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 cigar lighter socket (1).

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

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