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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the power supply fuse.
  2. Lift up the front cover of the receptacle.
  3. Insert the J 42059  into the receptacle sleeve. See Special Tools . Tilt the tool so that the tool fits into the slots on the sides of the receptacle sleeve.
    4. Fig 1: Inserting J 42059
    GM378525Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Hold the plastic ring in place. Pull the receptacle out of the assembly in order to remove the outlet.
    5. Fig 2: Removing Receptacle Out Of Assembly
    GM378524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If J 42059  tool fails to release the power port/lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:
    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.
    Fig 3: Removing Cigar Housing Using Grinding Tool
    GM1120988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the electrical connector from the socket.
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