Removal Procedure

Tools Required 

J 42059  Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover. See Special Tools and Equipment .

1. Remove the accessory power receptacle fuse.
2. Remove the accessory power receptacle by placing one side of the "T" portion of J 42059  into the receptacle opening. Angle the other side into the opposite opening. Pull the accessory power receptacle straight out.
   Fig 1: Removing Accessory Power Receptacle

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3. If the standard method fails to remove the receptacle, use the following alternate method:
   1. 3.1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the receptacle.
   2. 3.2. Remove the plastic latches in the 3-mm (0.11-in) square windows.
   3. 3.3. Use J 42059  as directed above to remove the receptacle.
   Fig 2: Inserting Small Grinding Tool With Cutoff Wheel Into Receptacle

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4. Remove J 42059  .
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front floor console accessory power receptacle.
   Fig 3: Disconnecting Front Floor Console Accessory Power Receptacle Electrical Connector

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6. Remove the accessory power receptacle retainer.
   Fig 4: Removing Accessory Power Receptacle Retainer

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