Express 1500 RWD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Cigarette Lighter: Service and Repair
CIGAR LIGHTER HOUSING REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 42059 Cigar Lighter housing Remover
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the cigar lighter fuse.
2. Remove the cigar lighter element.
3. Using J 42059, perform the following procedure to remove the cigar lighter housing:
3.1.
Place one side of the T-portion of J 42059 into the tab window in the lighter housing.
3.2.
Rotate the tool into the opposite tab window in the lighter housing.
3.3.
Once J 42059 is engaged in both tabs, pull the lighter housing straight out.
4. If J 42059 tool fails to release the lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:
4.1.
Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.
4.2.
Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in) square windows.
4.3.
Use the J 42059 as directed above to remove the socket.
5. Remove the tool from the lighter housing.