Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Cigarette Lighter Receptacle Replacement
Special Tools
EL-42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover .
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools
- Removal Procedure
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- Remove the auxiliary power outlet fuse from the fuse block.
- Remove the receptacle:
- Look into the receptacle(2). There are two 3?€‰mm (0.11?€‰in) tab windows 12?€‰mm (0.47?€‰in) from the front of the receptacle. The EL-42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover pushes the plastic latches from these tab windows and the receptacle can be pulled straight out.
- Place one side of the ?€?T?€? portion of the EL-42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover into the tab window. The EL-42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover will not fit straight into the receptacle. Angle the slightly for insertion into the receptacle.
- Insert the other side of the ?€?T?€? into the opposite tab window.
You must move the EL-42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover handle toward horizontal to engage the other tab window.
- Use the EL-42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover to pull the receptacle straight out.
- Installation Procedure
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- Route the connector through the retainer. Align the accessory power receptacle retainer to the slot in the opening.
- Install the retainer by pressing into place fully seated.
- Connect the electrical connector to the receptacle.
- Align the tabs on the receptacle to the slots in the retainer. Install the accessory power receptacle by pressing into place until fully seated.
- Install the accessory power receptacle fuse.
Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement
Special Tools
EL-42059 Cigar Lighter Socket Remover .
For equivalent regional tools. Refer to Special Tools
Removal Procedure
Remove the auxiliary power outlet fuse from the ...
Power Outlets Description and Operation
System Description
The vehicle is fitted with a cigarette lighter and/or with a 12?€‰V accessory
power receptacle. The accessory power receptacle and cigarette lighter are operational ...
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Tire Inspection
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Replace the tire if:
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Battery Inspection/Test
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Control Solenoid Valve and Transmission Control Module Assembly Inspection
Verify the conditions listed below do not exist. Carefully
inspect the control solenoid valve assembly connectors and pins (1, 2, 4, 6)
for the condition. Repair or replace as necessary.
Damage
Bent pins
Debris
Broken retaining tab
Contamination
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