GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes
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Chevrolet
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2005
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Tahoe - 2WD
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Body
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Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console
🢒 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement
Tools Required
J 42059
Cigar Lighter Socket Remover
Removal Procedure
Remove the power supply fuse.
Lift up the front cover of the receptacle.
Insert the
J 42059
into the receptacle sleeve. Tilt the tool so that the tool fits into the slots on the sides of the receptacle sleeve.
Hold the plastic ring in place. Pull the receptacle out of the assembly in order to remove the outlet.
If
J 42059
tool fails to release the power port/lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:
5.1.
Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.
5.2.
Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in) square windows.
5.3.
Use the
J 42059
as directed above to remove the socket.
Remove the electrical connector from the socket.
Installation Procedure
Insert the plastic ring into the opening and snap the plastic ring into place.
Connect the electrical connector to the receptacle.
Insert the receptacle through the plastic ring gently by hand until the receptacle ring is sealed.
Install the power supply fuse.