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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover


    Object Number: 367402  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cigarette lighter from the outlet. (Chevrolet automatic shown, Chevrolet and Pontiac manual similar).

  2. Object Number: 367405  Size: SH
  3. Remove the cigarette lighter from the outlet. (Pontiac automatic shown).

  4. Object Number: 296126  Size: SH
  5. Remove the console trim plate (1). Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigarette lighter socket.
  7. Using the J 42059 remove the lighter socket, perform the following:
  8. 5.1. Remove the cigarette lighter fuse. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.
    5.2. Insert one side of the T portion of J 42059 must be placed in the tab window.
    5.3. The other side should be angled into the opposite window.
    5.4. Pull the lighter socket straight out of its mounting hole.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 296126  Size: SH
  1. Install the cigarette lighter socket, perform the following:
  2. 1.1. Align the socket ribs in the indents in the trim ring.
    1.2. Push the socket straight into the mounting hole.
    1.3. Install the cigarette lighter fuse. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the cigarette lighter socket.
  4. Install the console trim plate (1). Refer to Console Trim Plate Replacement .

  5. Object Number: 367405  Size: SH
  6. On Pontiac, install the cigarette lighter to the outlet.

  7. Object Number: 367402  Size: SH
  8. On Chevrolet, install the cigarette lighter to the outlet.