Cigarette Lighter

Parker · 5th November 2008, 13:36

How can I remove the cigarette lighter socket without causing damage, it seems to be well encased in it's plastic surround. Is it a screw fitting or clipped? Help please I need to replace it.

Thanks

Greeners · 5th November 2008, 13:38

You need to remove the complete lower assemby ( There is a how to somewhere...)

It's two clips and 2 screws and the whole lot comes out in one go.

Then you can take out the cigarette lighter.

Raistlin · 5th November 2008, 13:41

The whole ashtray / cupholder / lighter assembly is held by plastic clips and just pops out.

To ease it out, you'd need to remove the panel above it so that you can get your hand down the back to assist it.

Be careful when re-fitting as the wiring can become trapped, stopping the cigarette lighter from emerging properly.

Parker · 5th November 2008, 13:44

How quick is this service - BRILLIANT!

Will take a closer look on the weekend and hopefully it won't be too stressful.

cameronfurnival · 30th November 2008, 18:49

My whole cig lighter is missing - i just have a flap that opens - none of the gubbins is there - is it possible to get the lighter components without having to buy a whole ashtray/cupholder?

Cheers

5th November 2008, 13:36	#1
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30th November 2008, 18:49	#5
cameronfurnival Regular poster rover 75 club SE 1.8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: montgomeryshire Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ciggy lighter missing My whole cig lighter is missing - i just have a flap that opens - none of the gubbins is there - is it possible to get the lighter components without having to buy a whole ashtray/cupholder? Cheers

5th November 2008, 13:41	#3
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	The whole ashtray / cupholder / lighter assembly is held by plastic clips and just pops out. To ease it out, you'd need to remove the panel above it so that you can get your hand down the back to assist it. Be careful when re-fitting as the wiring can become trapped, stopping the cigarette lighter from emerging properly.

5th November 2008, 13:44	#4
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	How quick is this service - BRILLIANT! Will take a closer look on the weekend and hopefully it won't be too stressful.