Interference with Center Console Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Cover and Rear Seat Cushion (Replace Rear Auxiliary Power Outlet Retainer and Cover)

Some customers may comment on an indentation mark or, in extreme cases, a puncture of the rear left seat cover. When the left rear seat bottom is raised and the seat back is folded down flat, the seat bottom rests against the back of the center console. The auxiliary power outlet cover, located on the back of the center console, contacts the seat bottom. If enough weight or pressure is applied to the seat bottom in this position, the auxiliary power outlet cover may leave an indentation or possibly damage the seat cover.

The auxiliary power outlet cover has a raised finger tab. This raised tab on the cover may cause the condition.

A new auxiliary power outlet retainer and cover assembly has been developed to correct this condition. The new cover has a smooth surface and no raised tab. Install a new auxiliary power outlet retainer and cover on the affected vehicles. Use the following procedure and the part number listed below.

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover

1. Remove the AUX PWR 1 Fuse 46 (20 amp) from the rear fuse block.
2. Open the auxiliary outlet cover. Insert the J 42059 into the outlet and position one side of the "T" portion of the tool into the square tab at the rear of the outlet. Then position the opposite end of the "T" into the opposing square tab.
3. Partially (about half way) pull the outlet straight out of the retaining ring. Use your fingers to aid in guiding out the outlet.
4. Using a flat-bladed tool, remove the rear auxiliary audio/heater controller unit above the outlet and let it rest. This will aid in gaining access to the connector at the back of the outlet.
5. Turn the outlet one turn counterclockwise to access the outlet connector locking tabs. Through the controller opening, use a small flat-bladed tool and disengage the locking tabs of the connector and disconnect the connector.
6. Disengage the retainer ring and cover from the mounting hole by turning the retainer ring/outlet assembly back and forth and lining up each of the three tabs on the retainer to the top slot in the mounting hole. Do not force the retainer ring out.
7. Pull out retainer ring and outlet as an assembly.
8. Using the tool, push down in the outlet to release the retainer from the outlet. Remove the retainer ring and cover from the outlet.
9. Remove the tool from the outlet.
10. Position the new retainer ring and cover to the mounting hole.
11. Index the retainer ring cover top notch to the slot in the mounting hole.
12. Install the retainer ring and cover by pressing the retainer ring into the mounting hole until fully seated
13. Position the outlet in the retainer ring and partially push the outlet in.
14. Through the controller unit opening, connect the electrical connector to the back of the outlet.
15. Press in the rest of the outlet until fully seated.
16. Install the auxiliary audio/heater controller unit back into place.
17. Install the AUX PWR 1 Fuse 46 (20 amp) into the rear fuse block.

Parts are currently available from GMSPO.

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