Power Outlet: Removal
NOTE:
A battery reconnect procedure must be performed anytime the battery has been disconnected. (Refer to ELECTRICAL/BATTERY SYSTEM - STANDARD PROCEDURE)
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- Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
- Pull the cigar lighter knob and element out of the cigar lighter receptacle base, or unsnap the protective cap from the power outlet.
- Look inside the cigar lighter or power outlet and note the position of the rectangular retaining bosses of the mount that secures the receptacle base.
- Insert a pair of external snap ring pliers into the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base and engage the tips of the pliers with the retaining bosses of the mount.
- Squeeze the pliers to disengage the mount retaining bosses from the receptacle base and, using a gentle rocking motion, pull the pliers and the receptacle base out of the mount.
- Pull the receptacle base away far enough to access the wire harness connector.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the cigar lighter or power outlet.
- Remove the cigar lighter or power outlet.