Cigarette Lighter Relay: Service and Repair

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO AIR BAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column opening cover from the instrument panel.

Junction Block:

3. The cigar lighter relay is located on the left side of the combination flasher in the junction block.
4. Remove the cigar lighter relay from the junction block.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the cigar lighter relay in the proper receptacle in the junction block.
2. Align the cigar lighter relay terminals with the terminal cavities in the junction block receptacle.
3. Push in firmly on the cigar lighter relay until the terminals are fully seated in the terminal cavities in the junction block receptacle.
4. Install the steering column opening cover onto the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.