General Information

General Information

CAUTION!
Using force to remove Sockets (U) without Socket Illumination Bulb (L42) can result in damage to the mounting sleeve retainers.

Only Sockets (U) (Cigarette Lighter (U1)) with a Socket Illumination Bulb (L42) can be removed using the Release Tool For Cigarette Lighter (T40148).

The Release Tool For Cigarette Lighter (T40148) cannot unlock the tabs on Sockets (U) without illumination.

Sockets (U) without a Socket Illumination Bulb (L42) will usually get damaged when being removed.

The Socket Illumination Bulb (L42) has an LED rather than a bulb on some vehicles. These LED's are integrated with the illumination housing and cannot be serviced or replaced separately.

Various versions of illumination housing with bulb exist. One version allows separate replacement of the illumination bulb, and another where the bulb cannot be serviced or replaced separately. In this case, the entire illumination housing must be replaced.

There are different versions of the Socket and cigarette lighter outlet due to different mounting locations and construction. The differences are primarily In the length and type of electrical connectors. On Sockets and cigarette lighters with an trailing cable pig tail, additional work may be necessary to access the connector.