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Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement Chevrolet

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 288296  Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Remove the cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  3. Remove the base from the retainer (4).
  4. Turn the base counterclockwise.
  5. Remove the lighter housing (3) from the trim plate (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 288296  Size: SH
  1. Install the lighter housing (3) to the trim plate (1).
  2. Install the base to the retainer (4).
  3. Connect the electrical connector.
  4. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .

Cigar Lighter Housing Replacement Pontiac

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the IP carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement in instrument panel.

  2. Object Number: 629024  Size: SH
  3. Compress the tabs (1) on the trim ring from inside the lighter housing using a flat bladded tool.

  4. Object Number: 629025  Size: SH
  5. Push the lighter housing forward.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 629024  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector.
  2. Install the lighter housing to the instrument panel trim ring  (1).
  3. Install the lighter assembly.
  4. Install the IP carrier. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement in instrument panel.