Socket Removal Note

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Insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver into the socket hole, then push on the ring protrusion to lift the socket toward you.

Fig 1: Releasing Ring Protrusion
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As shown in the figure Fig 2 , lift out the socket until the ring protrusion locks into the lower socket hole.

Fig 2: Positioning Socket To Lower Socket Hole
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Remove the boot panel.
Front behind the boot panel, slide a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver in between the socket and the ring protrusion.
While twisting the ring protrusion with the screwdriver, push out and remove the socket.

Fig 3: Removing Socket
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