Vibe L4-1.8L VIN L (2003)
Cigarette Lighter: Customer Interest
Electrical/Interior - Lighter Socket Pulls Out of Dash
Bulletin No.: 04-08-49-014
Date: May 04, 2004
TECHNICAL
Subject:
Cigar Lighter Housing Pulls Out Of Dash (Replace Lamp Lens Assembly)
Models:
2000-2002 Chevrolet Prizm
2003-2004 Pontiac Vibe
Condition
Some customers may comment that the cigar lighter pulls out of the dash when removing their cell phone charging adaptor.
Cause
The retaining tabs may be weak allowing the assembly to pull out of the IP.
Correction
Replacement Procedure for Vibe
Replace the cigar lighter lamp lens assembly.
1.
Remove the manual transmission shift knob, if equipped.
2.
Remove the A/C control knob and screw.
3.
Use a flat blade screw driver to release the retaining clips and to remove the trim plate.
4.
Disconnect the electrical connectors to the lighter and to the accessory power receptacle, if equipped.
5.
Remove the cigar lighter rear retainer from the cigar element housing.
6.
Remove the cigar lighter element.
7.
Remove the cigar element housing from the front of the trim plate by turning counterclockwise 90 degrees and pushing on the back of the element
housing.
8.
Install the lighter lamp lens assembly. The assembly has two tabs that will lock in place to the trim panel.
9.
Install the lighter housing into the lighter lamp lens. The lens assembly has two tabs that will lock to the lighter housing as seen in the illustration
above.
10.
Install the electrical connectors to the lighter element and to the accessory power receptacle, if equipped.
11.
Install the trim plate.
12.
Install the trim panel screw and the A/C knob.
