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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the cigarette lighter fuse.
  2. Remove the cigarette lighter element.

  3. Object Number: 648326  Size: SH
  4. Remove the cigarette lighter socket 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 socket straight out.

  5. Object Number: 1120988  Size: SH
  6. If the standard method fails to remove the socket, use the following alternate method:
  7. 4.1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.
    4.2. Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in) square windows.
    4.3. Use the J 42059 as directed above to remove the socket.
  8. Remove J 42059 from the lighter socket.

  9. Object Number: 648333  Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigarette lighter socket.

  11. Object Number: 648332  Size: SH
  12. Using your index finger, pull out the cigarette lighter retainer.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 648335  Size: SH
  1. Position the cigarette lighter retainer to the slot into the cigarette lighter hole.

  2. Object Number: 648338  Size: SH
  3. Install the cigarette lighter retainer. Press the retainer into place until fully seated.

  4. Object Number: 648333  Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the cigarette lighter socket.

  6. Object Number: 648336  Size: SH
  7. Align the cigarette lighter socket tabs to the cigarette lighter retainer.

  8. Object Number: 648330  Size: SH
  9. Press the cigarette lighter socket into place until fully seated.
  10. Install the cigarette lighter element.
  11. Install the cigarette lighter fuse.
  12. Inspect the IP lighter for proper operation.