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brak · 04-30-2022, 08:30 AM

Is there a trick to removing the cigarette lighter/power sockets?

I bought the tool, made by Dorman, but its junk. the tabs were too wide and catch on the bushing. first one ripped right out, ruining the bezel.

I filed it down enough to release the tabs, and grab only the metal cylinder, but it still requires prying to get the cylinder out, which damages the bushing/retainer...

I've watched videos, where people insert the same tool, and are able to pull the cylinder with little effort

What gives? i feel dumb.

04-30-2022, 08:30 AM	#1
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Removing power sockets Is there a trick to removing the cigarette lighter/power sockets? I bought the tool, made by Dorman, but its junk. the tabs were too wide and catch on the bushing. first one ripped right out, ruining the bezel. I filed it down enough to release the tabs, and grab only the metal cylinder, but it still requires prying to get the cylinder out, which damages the bushing/retainer... I've watched videos, where people insert the same tool, and are able to pull the cylinder with little effort What gives? i feel dumb. __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill



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