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For 1990-2009 cars only

Repair Procedure

Tools Required:

J 42059 - Cigar Lighter Removal Tool


    Object Number: 868873  Size: SH

    Important: The following procedures are for both the cigar lighter and auxiliary power outlets. Instructions pertaining to the auxiliary power outlet will be in parenthesis ( ) behind the cigar lighter instructions.

  1. Remove 20amp. lighter fuse (auxiliary fuse) located in the underhood fuse block.
  2. Obtain J 42059 and remove cigar lighter element (lift tether cap).

  3. Object Number: 886896  Size: SH
  4. Locate two square holes in receptacle.

  5. Object Number: 886890  Size: SH
  6. Hold removal tool at a 30 degree angle as you insert it into the receptacle.

  7. Object Number: 886895  Size: SH
  8. Position one side of the removal tool in one hole then the other hole.

  9. Object Number: 886893  Size: SH
  10. Pull receptacle straight out.
  11. Disconnect connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 886896  Size: SH
  1. Reconnect connector.
  2. Push illumination ring and receptacle (tether cap and receptacle) assembly back into console.

  3. Object Number: 886890  Size: SH
  4. Insert cigar lighter element (put tether cap back into receptacle).
  5. Install lighter fuse (auxiliary fuse).