Auxiliary Power Outlet: Service and Repair

Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigar Lighter housing Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the cigar lighter fuse.
2. Remove the cigar lighter element.
3. Using J 42059 , perform the following procedure to remove the cigar lighter housing:

1. Place one side of the T-portion of J 42059 into the tab window in the lighter housing.
2. Rotate the tool into the opposite tab window in the lighter housing.
3. Once J 42059 is engaged in both tabs, pull the lighter housing straight out.




4. If J 42059 tool fails to release the lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:

1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.
2. Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in) square windows.
3. Use the J 42059 as directed above to remove the socket.

5. Remove the tool from the lighter housing.




6. Pull the cigar lighter housing (3) and the cigar lighter retainer (2) out of the trim plate.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the housing.
8. Remove the retainer from the housing.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the cigar lighter retainer (2) to the trim plate by pressing the retainer into place until fully seated.
2. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the housing.
3. Align the housing key to the slot in the retainer ring (2).
4. Press the housing into place until the housing is fully seated.
5. Install the cigar lighter fuse.