Removal Procedure
- Remove the power supply fuse.
- Lift up the front cover of the socket.
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- Insert the J 42059 into the socket sleeve. Tilt the tool so that the tool fits into the slots on the sides of the socket sleeve.
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- Hold the plastic ring in place. Pull the socket out of the assembly in order to remove the outlet.
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- If J 42059 tool fails to release the power port/lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:
- Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.
- Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in) square windows.
- Use the J 42059 as directed above to remove the socket.
- Remove the electrical connector from the socket.