Removing the Cigarette Lighter Compartment

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Fig 1: Identifying Cigarette Lighter Compartment

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove

the cigarette lighter.
the OBD-II cover.
the 2 Torx 20 screws from the cigarette lighter compartment. Lift up the cigarette lighter compartment (1).
the 2 connectors from the cigarette lighter socket and bulb holder.
the OBD-II connector (2). Slide to one side and press out the connector through the cigarette lighter compartment.