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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the cigarette lighter fuse.
    2. Fig 1: Removing Cigar Housing Using J 42059 (Instrument Panel)
    GM668003Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the cigarette lighter socket by placing one side of the "T" portion of J 42059  into the tab window. See Special Tools . Place the other side angled into the opposite tab window. Pull the power accessory port socket straight out.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Cigar Housing Using Grinding Tool
    GM1120988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. 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 .
  4. Remove the tool from the cigarette lighter socket.
    5. Fig 3: Cigar Lighter Electrical Connector (Instrument Panel)
    GM668035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the front floor console cigarette lighter.
    6. Fig 4: Removing Housing Retainer (Instrument Panel)
    GM668038Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Use your index finger in order to pull out the cigarette lighter retainer.
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