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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the cigarette lighter fuse.
  2. Remove the cigarette lighter element.

  3. Object Number: 691221  Size: SH
  4. Remove the cigarette lighter socket by placing one side of the T portion of the tool J 42059
  5. Remove the tool from the lighter socket.

  6. Object Number: 691217  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigarette lighter socket.

  8. Object Number: 691214  Size: SH
  9. Remove the cigarette lighter retainer using your index finger and pulling out.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 691209  Size: SH
  1. Position the cigarette lighter retainer with the key to the slot into the cigarette lighter hole.

  2. Object Number: 691201  Size: SH
  3. Install the cigarette lighter retainer pressing into place until fully seated.

  4. Object Number: 691217  Size: SH
  5. Connect the electrical connector to cigarette lighter socket.

  6. Object Number: 691196  Size: SH
  7. Align the cigarette lighter socket to the to the cigarette lighter retainer.

  8. Object Number: 690105  Size: SH
  9. Press the cigarette lighter socket into place until fully seated.
  10. Install the cigarette lighter element.
  11. Install the cigarette lighter fuse.
  12. Inspect the instrument panel lighter for proper operation.