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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMAZDA20086 S SPORT, 4D HATCHBACK, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 251 (ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM)CIGARETTE LIGHTER REMOVAL/INSTALLATIONSOCKET REMOVAL NOTE
2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, Standard

Socket Removal Note

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Socket Removal Note
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  1. Insert a tape-wrapped Flathead screwdriver into the socket hole and push on the ring projection to lift the socket outward.
    Fig 1: Removing Socket
    G01344724Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Lift out the socket until the ring projection locks into the lower socket hole as shown, See .
    Fig 2: Locking Ring Projection Into Lower Socket Hole
    G01344725Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. From the rear of the ashtray, insert a tape-wrapped Flathead screwdriver between the socket and the ring as shown. See Fig 3.
  4. While lifting the ring projection with the Flathead screwdriver, push out and remove the socket.
    Fig 3: Removing Socket Using Screwdriver
    G01344726Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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