Cigarette lighter is not working properly, how to access it

FROSTYB

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2009 BUICK LUCERNE
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I have been using the cigarette lighter as a power source for a cooler and it works off and on. I need to remove the center console to gain access to the cigarette lighter. How do I do that? I have two bucket seats up front with the shift control in the center console. There are not any obvious points of access and to try to repair the lighter contacts. I need to be able to remove lighter receptacle. The only way I can see to do that is to remove the whole center console. Is that correct and if so, how do I do that?

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CADIEMAN

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Is the lighter in the front of the console near the dash board?

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Saturday, June 8th, 2013 AT 9:12 PM

FROSTYB

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Yes, it is near the dash board.

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Sunday, July 7th, 2013 AT 2:28 PM

ASEMASTER6371

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Good afternoon,

I attached the procedure and some pictures for you on how to replace the auxillary power outlet.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Roy

Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement

Tools Required

J 42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover

Removal Procedure

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1. Remove the auxiliary power outlet fuse from the fuse block.
2. 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.
2. Place one side of the "T" portion of the J 42059 into the tab window. The J 42059 will not fit straight into the receptacle. Angle the J 42059 slightly for insertion into the receptacle.
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.
4. Use the J 42059 to pull the receptacle straight out.

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3. If J 42059 tool fails to release the 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.

Installation Procedure

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1. Route the connector through the retainer. Align the accessory power receptacle retainer to the slot in the opening.
2. Install the retainer by pressing into place fully seated.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the receptacle.
4. Align the tabs on the receptacle to the slots in the retainer. Install the accessory power receptacle by pressing into place until fully seated.
5. Install the accessory power receptacle fuse.

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