Power and Ground Distribution: Service and Repair

POWER OUTLET (REAR CARGO AREA MOUNTED)
The power outlet base or receptacle shell is connected to ground, and an insulated contact in the bottom of the shell is connected to battery current. The power outlet receives battery voltage from a fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) through a fuse in the fuse block when the ignition is in the ON or ACC positions.


REMOVAL
This procedure applies to the Front Console and Rear Cargo Area mounted outlets on this vehicle. If the instrument panel mounted cigar lighter/power outlet is defective, the entire accessory switch bezel must be replaced.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Base Removal:

2. Look inside and note position of the retaining bosses.
3. Using external snap ring pliers with 90 degree tips. Insert pliers with tips against bosses and squeeze forcing bosses out of base.

Tool For Cigar Lighter/Power Outlet Removal:

4. Pull out the base through mounting ring by gently rocking pliers. A tool can be made to do the same.
5. Disconnect the base wires.
6. Set base aside and remove base mount ring.

INSTALLATION
This procedure applies to the Front Console and Rear Cargo Area mounted outlets on this vehicle. If the instrument panel mounted cigar lighter/power outlet is defective, the entire accessory switch bezel must be replaced.

1. Position mount ring to the instrument panel and feed the wires through ring. Index the cap and the mount ring with the index tab at 9 o'clock to the key in the instrument panel. Install the ring.
2. Connect wires to base. Orient base alignment rib at 11 o'clock to mate the groove in mount ring at the same location
3. Push base into the bezel till it locks.
4. Install cigar lighter cap.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.