Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Route the wiring harness through the retainer.

Fig 1: Routing Wiring Harness Through Retainer
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Install the retainer by pressing into place until fully seated.

Fig 2: Installing Retainer
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Connect the electrical connector to the socket.

Fig 3: Connecting Electrical Connector To Socket
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Align the socket to the to the retainer.

Fig 4: Aligning Socket To Retainer
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Press the socket into place until fully seated.

Fig 5: Pressing Socket Into Place Until Fully Seated
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Install the lighter element.
Install the cigarette lighter fuse. Refer to UNDERHOOD ELECTRICAL CENTER
Inspect the lighter for proper operation.