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2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans

Removal Procedure

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: View Of Cigar Lighter Socket/Accessory Power Outlet
    GM1235275Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Remove the auxiliary power outlet fuse from the fuse block.
  2. Remove the receptacle:
    1. Look into the receptacle. There are two 3 mm (0.11 in) tab windows 12 mm (0.47 in) from the front of the receptacle. The EL 42059  Remover pushes the plastic latches from these tab windows and the receptacle can be pulled straight out.
    2. Place one side of the "T" portion of the EL 42059  Remover into the tab window. The EL 42059  Remover will not fit straight into the receptacle. Angle the EL 42059  Remover slightly for insertion into the receptacle.
    3. Insert the other side of the "T" into the opposite tab window.

      You must move the EL 42059  Remover handle toward horizontal to engage the other tab window.

    4. Use the EL 42059  Remover to pull the receptacle straight out.
    3. Fig 2: Removing Cigar Housing Using Grinding Tool
    GM1120988Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. If EL 42059  Remover tool fails to release the lighter socket from the retainer, perform the following alternate method:
    1. Insert a small grinding tool with a cutoff wheel into the socket.
    2. Remove the plastic latches in the 3 mm (0.11 in) square windows.
    3. Use the EL 42059  Remover as directed above to remove the socket.
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