Cigarette Lighter: Service and Repair

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations, precautions, and procedures in SRS before performing repairs or service.

1. Remove the clock (see Clock replacement).
2. Remove the two screws behind the clock, then remove the center air vent.
3. Remove the four screws, then remove the center armrest.
4. Take out the ashtray.

Cigarette Lighter-Replacement:

5. Remove the five screws and center console panel, then disconnect the 3P connector and 4P connector from the floor wire harness.
6. Disconnect the thermofuse case from the end of the cigarette lighter socket.
7. Remove the ring nut, and separate the cigarette lighter socket from the thermal protector.
8. When installing the cigarette lighter, align each lug on the face panel, illumination ring and cigarette lighter socket with the groove in the hole, then position the bulb housing on the thermal protector between the stops on the center console panel.

Cigarette Lighter-Replacement:

9. Make sure that the ground, bulb socket and thermo fuse case are seated against the cigarette lighter assembly.