Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement - Instrument Panel Pontiac

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

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



3. Remove the cigar lighter socket by placing one side of the "T" portion of J 42059 into the tab window. Angle the other side of the tool into the opposite tab window. Pull the socket straight out.
4. Remove the tool from the lighter socket.



5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigar lighter socket.



6. Remove the cigar lighter retainer using your index finger. Pull the retainer out.

1. Position the cigar lighter retainer with the key to the slot into the cigar lighter hole.



2. Install the cigar lighter retainer by pressing the retainer into place until fully seated.



3. Connect the electrical connector to the cigar lighter socket.



4. Align the cigar lighter socket to the retainer and press the socket into place until fully seated.
5. Install the cigar lighter fuse.



6. Install the cigar lighter element.
7. Inspect the lighter for proper operation.