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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the power accessory port fuse.

  2. Object Number: 658387  Size: SH
  3. Remove the power accessory port socket by placing one side of the "T" portion of J 42059 into the tab window. Angle the other side into the opposite tab window. Pull the power accessory port socket straight out.

  4. Object Number: 906507  Size: SH
  5. If the standard method fails to remove the socket, use the following alternate method:
  6. 3.1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.
    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 socket.
  7. Remove J 42059 from the power accessory port socket.

  8. Object Number: 658570  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connector from the power accessory port.

  10. Object Number: 658571  Size: SH
  11. Using your index finger, pull out the power accessory port retainer.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 658572  Size: SH
  1. Align the power accessory port retainer to the slot in the power accessory port opening.

  2. Object Number: 658574  Size: SH
  3. Install the power accessory port retainer by pressing the retainer into place until fully seated.

  4. Object Number: 658570  Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the power accessory port.

  6. Object Number: 658575  Size: SH
  7. Position the tabs on the power accessory port to the retainer.

  8. Object Number: 658576  Size: SH
  9. Install the power accessory port into the front floor console, pressing the port into place until fully seated.
  10. Install the power accessory port fuse.
  11. Inspect the power accessory port for proper operation.