Tools Required

J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

Important: The Chevrolet is shown, the Pontiac is similar.

1. Remove the cigarette lighter fuse.
2. Remove the cigarette lighter element.
3. Position the steering wheel one half turn to the right for access to the lighter.
4. Remove the cigarette lighter socket by placing one side of the T portion of J 42059 into the tab window and then the other should be angled into the opposite tab window, then pull the lighter socket straight out.
5. Remove the tool from the lighter socket.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigarette lighter socket.
7. Remove the cigarette lighter retainer using your index finger and pulling out.

1. Position the cigarette lighter retainer with the key to the slot into the cigarette lighter hole.
2. Install the cigarette lighter retainer pressing into place until fully seated.
3. Connect the electrical connector to cigarette lighter socket.
4. Align the cigarette lighter socket to the cigarette lighter retainer and press into place until fully seated.
5. Reposition the steering wheel.
6. Install the cigarette lighter fuse.
7. Install the cigarette lighter element.
8. Inspect the instrument panel lighter for proper operation.