Commander 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Auxiliary Power Outlet: Service and Repair
Power Outlet - Removal
12 V Power Outlet
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Pull the cigar lighter knob and element (1) out of the cigar lighter receptacle base (6), or unsnap the protective cap from the power outlet
receptacle base (6).
3. Look inside the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and note the position of the rectangular retaining bosses (3) of the mount that secures
the receptacle base to the panel (4).
4. Insert a pair of external snap ring pliers (5) into the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and engage the tips of the pliers with the retaining
bosses of the mount.
5. Squeeze the pliers to disengage the mount retaining bosses from the receptacle base and, using a gentle rocking motion, pull the pliers and the
receptacle base out of the mount.
6. Pull the receptacle base away from the instrument panel far enough to access the instrument panel wire harness connector (2).
7. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (2) from the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base (6).
8. Remove the cigar lighter or power outlet mount from the instrument panel.
115 V Power Outlet
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Using a trim stick (special tool # C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry the upper edge of the floor console rear trim panel (1) to release the retaining
clips at all of the locations around the floor console rear trim panel (3).
3. Lift up and rearward to release the panel lower tabs (2) from the floor console.