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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 SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle) 
  3. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE PANEL UPPER  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE CIGARETTE LIGHTER COVER 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the cigarette lighter cover.
      Fig 1: Identifying Claws On Cigarette Lighter Cover
      G05541717Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
  5. 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
      G05541718Courtesy 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: Locating Notch On Cigarette Lighter Bezel Stay
    G05541719Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002