How do I remove cigarette lighter housing? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

nateyoungblood · 10-13-2004, 10:52 PM

I'm getting my '72 c-10 ready for paint... but I can't get the cigarette lighter apart.... any ideas?

thanks
Nate

68w/sbc406 · 10-13-2004, 11:20 PM

inner and outer shells. they screw together and pinch the dash. just unscrew them

nateyoungblood · 10-13-2004, 11:43 PM

Thanks. I'll give that a shot.

oh, and greetings from NorCal (Millville, near Redding).

HeavyD · 10-14-2004, 12:40 AM

They can be on there pretty good though, I have one in my parts truck I will never get off unless I use some big pliers. If all else fails, get a new one..they are only around $20 or so for a complete assembly...

10-13-2004, 10:52 PM	#1
nateyoungblood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5	How do I remove cigarette lighter housing? I'm getting my '72 c-10 ready for paint... but I can't get the cigarette lighter apart.... any ideas? thanks Nate

10-13-2004, 11:20 PM	#2
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	inner and outer shells. they screw together and pinch the dash. just unscrew them __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

10-14-2004, 12:40 AM	#4
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,177	They can be on there pretty good though, I have one in my parts truck I will never get off unless I use some big pliers. If all else fails, get a new one..they are only around $20 or so for a complete assembly... __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

10-13-2004, 11:43 PM	#3
nateyoungblood Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 5	Thanks. I'll give that a shot. oh, and greetings from NorCal (Millville, near Redding).



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