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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Cigar Lighter Socket/Accessory Power Outlet
    GM1235275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the auxiliary power outlet fuse from the fuse block.
  2. For the receptacle mounted in the cover, remove the front floor console cover. Refer to Front Floor Console Front Cover Replacement (Without UMQ) or Front Floor Console Front Cover Replacement (With UMQ) .
  3. 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  pushes the plastic latches from these tab windows and the receptacle can be pulled straight out. See Special Tools .
    2. Place one side of the "T" portion of the J 42059  into the tab window. See Special Tools . The J 42059  will not fit straight into the receptacle. See Special Tools . Angle the J 42059  slightly for insertion into the receptacle. See Special Tools .
    3. Insert the other side of the "T" into the opposite tab window.

      You must move the J 42059  handle toward horizontal to engage the other tab window. See Special Tools .

    4. Use the J 42059  to pull the receptacle straight out. See Special Tools .
    4. Fig 2: Removing Plastic Latches
    GM1120988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. If J 42059  tool fails to release the lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method: See Special Tools .
    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  as directed above to remove the socket. See Special Tools .
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