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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigarette Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 367402  Size: SH
  1. Remove the cigarette lighter from the outlet. (Chevrolet automatic shown, Chevrolet and Pontiac manual similar).

  2. Object Number: 367405  Size: SH
  3. Remove the cigarette lighter from the outlet. (Pontiac automatic shown).

  4. Object Number: 296126  Size: SH
  5. Remove the console trim plate (1). Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .
  6. Remove the cigarette lighter fuse. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigarette lighter socket.
  8. Using the J 42059 , remove the lighter socket by performing the following steps:
  9. 6.1. Insert one side of the T-portion of the J 42059 into the tab window.
    6.2. The other side should be angled into the opposite window.
    6.3. Pull the lighter socket straight out of the mounting hole.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 296126  Size: SH
  1. Install the cigarette lighter socket by performing the following steps:
  2. 1.1. Align the socket ribs in the indents in the trim ring.
    1.2. Push the socket straight into the mounting hole.
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the cigarette lighter socket.
  4. Install the cigarette lighter fuse. Refer to Electrical Center Identification Views in Wiring Systems.
  5. Install the console trim plate (1). Refer to Front Floor Console Trim Plate Replacement .

  6. Object Number: 367405  Size: SH
  7. On Pontiac, install the cigarette lighter to the outlet.

  8. Object Number: 367402  Size: SH
  9. On Chevrolet, install the cigarette lighter to the outlet.