Cigarette Lighter: Service and Repair

Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement

Tools Required

J 42059 - Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the auxiliary power outlet fuse from the fuse block.

2. Remove the receptacle:

1. Look into the receptacle. There are two 3 mm (0.11 in) tab windows 12 mm (0.47 in) from the front of the receptacle. The J 42059 - cigar lighter socket remover pushes the plastic latches from these tab windows and the receptacle can be pulled straight out.

2. Place one side of the "T" portion of the J 42059 - cigar lighter socket remover into the tab window. The J 42059 - cigar lighter socket remover will not fit straight into the receptacle. Angle the J 42059 - cigar lighter socket remover slightly for insertion into the receptacle.

3. Insert the other side of the "T" into the opposite tab window.
You must move the J 42059 - cigar lighter socket remover handle toward horizontal to engage the other tab window.

4. Use the J 42059 - cigar lighter socket remover to pull the receptacle straight out.




3. If J 42059 - cigar lighter socket remover fails to release the lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:

1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.

2. Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in) square windows.

3. Use the J 42059 - cigar lighter socket remover as directed above to remove the socket.

Installation Procedure




1. Route the connector through the retainer. Align the accessory power receptacle retainer to the slot in the opening.

2. Install the retainer by pressing into place fully seated.

3. Connect the electrical connector to the receptacle.

4. Align the tabs on the receptacle to the slots in the retainer. Install the accessory power receptacle by pressing into place until fully seated.

5. Install the accessory power receptacle fuse.