Removal Procedure

USB Receptacle Bezel (1)» Remove

Fig 1: USB Receptacle Bezel
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Use a flat bladed plastic tool to remove.
Disconnect all electrical connectors.
Remove the receptacle (1):

Fig 2: Receptacle
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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 EL-42059 remover 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 EL-42059 remover into the tab window. The EL-42059 remover will not fit straight into the receptacle. Angle the EL-42059 remover slightly for insertion into the receptacle.
3. Insert the other side of the "T" into the opposite tab window.
  You must move the EL-42059 remover handle toward horizontal to engage the other tab window.
4. Use the EL-42059 remover to pull the receptacle straight out.
If EL-42059 remover tool fails to release the socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:

Fig 3: Removing Cigar Housing Using Grinding Tool
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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 EL-42059 remover as directed above to remove the socket.