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Cigarette Lighter Assembly: Removal

  1. Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal.
    CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
  2. Remove instrument cluster finish panel center. See REMOVAL .
  3. Remove heater control knob. See REMOVAL .
  4. Remove instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly lower center. See REMOVAL .
  5. Detach the 2 claws and remove the cigarette lighter cover.
    Fig 1: Removing Cigarette Lighter Cover
    G04229404Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  6. Remove cigarette lighter assembly.
    1. Remove the cigarette lighter knob and element.
    2. Turn the socket in the direction as shown in the illustration, disengage the claw between the socket and the cigarette lighter bezel stay, and pull out the socket.
      Fig 2: Turning Socket To Disengage Claw
      G04229405Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Align the socket with the notch on the cigarette lighter bezel stay, and remove the cigarette lighter.
      Fig 3: Aligning Socket With Notch On Cigarette Lighter Bezel Stay
      G04229406Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002