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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the cigarette lighter fuse.
  2. Remove the cigarette lighter element.
    3. Fig 1: Removing Cigar Lighter Housing Using J 42059 (Floor Console)
    GM648326Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the cigarette lighter socket by placing one side of the T portion of J 42059  into the tab window. See Special Tools . Angle the other side of the tool into the opposite tab window. Pull the lighter socket straight out.
    4. Fig 2: Removing Cigar Housing Using Grinding Tool
    GM1120988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If the standard method fails to remove the socket, use 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. See Special Tools .
  5. Remove J 42059  from the lighter socket. See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 3: Cigar Lighter Electrical Connector (Floor Console)
    GM648333Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigarette lighter socket.
    7. Fig 4: Removing Cigar Lighter Housing Retainer (Floor Console)
    GM648332Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Using your index finger, pull out the cigarette lighter retainer.
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