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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 609868  Size: SH
  1. Open the lighter compartment at the rear of the center console.
  2. With the lighter compartment door open, push the lighter compartment door down until the upper end of the lighter compartment door is released from the center console.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lighter.
  4. Remove the lighter compartment and lighter assembly from the center console.

  5. Object Number: 609863  Size: SH
  6. Unscrew the outer housing (2) from the lighter element (1).
  7. Remove the lighter assembly (1,2) from the lighter compartment door (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 609863  Size: SH
  1. Assemble the lighter element (1) and the lighter element retainer (2) to the lighter compartment door (3).

  2. Object Number: 609868  Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the lighter.
  4. Position the lighter compartment door springs into the recess in the rear console opening.
  5. With the retainer legs in place, push down on the lighter compartment door until the door can be closed.
  6. Ensure proper operation of the lighter compartment door.