Cigarette Lighter: Removing

-- The release tabs -2- on the Release Tool for Cigarette Lighter T40148 must engage in the openings on the Cigarette Lighter -U1- -3- -arrow- and the threaded pin -1- must slide down as far as the stop.

Fig 1: Preparing To Remove Cigarette Lighter

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-- Slide the T40148 into the cigarette lighter -1- as far as the stop.

Fig 2: View Of Release Tool T40148 And Cigarette Lighter Socket

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-- Rotate the thumb wheel -2- on the T40148 clockwise as far as the stop.

• The piston -2- is pulled upward and the release tabs -1- on the T40148 spread -arrows-.
  Fig 3: Identifying Release Tool T40148 In Use

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-- Remove the cigarette lighter from the center console.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector.