Red Jeep

"Earle Horton" <earle-NOSPAM-horton@msn.com> wrote in
news:44f4a9b8$0$8938$88260bb3@free.teranews.com:

> I would buy the genuine replacement, and then quit smoking so it
> doesn't wear out like the last one did. What are they, like $4.00 a
> pack now, for the good ones? Math says that if you stop smoking, you
> can afford the dealership item.
>

Also check Ebay. I picked on up on there a couple of years ago...

cwmorris@pa.net

Nick

I have a 1999 TJ. To get at the Lighter Socket, you have to remove the
PLASTIC DASH SURROUND that goes around the A/C-Heater Vents and
Controls, the Radio, and the Switch Mounting bracket/ Lighter bracket
and ashtray in the middle of the dash.

This is easy to do! First, remove the plastic piece on top of the dash
with the defrost vent holes. It's about 3" x about 36" long. I used a
small putty knife to carefully pry it up, as it is only just held in
with plastic clips (Be careful you don't break them!).

This will give you access to two 1/4" phillips screws that hold the top
part of the center plastic dash surround. Remove these two screws.
Next remove the ashtray from the dash and you will find another 1/4"
phillips screw behind. Remove this screw.

Then carefully pry off the plastic dash surround, using the putty
knife, from the bottom and along each side at the bottom of the dash
surround and the whole piece will just
pop straight off toward you.

Then you can just remove the four 1/4" phillips screws that holds the
switch mounting bracket and the cigarette lighter socket and unplug the
Lighter from the rear connector.

Just reverse the above procedure to reinstall everything, being careful
to not break the little plastic tabs when you push them back into their
holes.

Good Luck!

cwm2

Nick ------ wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> My lighter socket is having connection problems. I'm assuming some
> sort of oxidation of the hot tip is playing a role. Has anyone
> replaced one? I'm able to turn it in circles, but can't figure out how
> to remove it from it's dash unit.
>
> Insight much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Nick

cwmorris@pa.net

Nick

I have a 1999 TJ. To get at the Lighter Socket, you have to remove the
PLASTIC DASH SURROUND that goes around the A/C-Heater Vents and
Controls, the Radio, and the Switch Mounting bracket/ Lighter bracket
and ashtray in the middle of the dash.

This is easy to do! First, remove the plastic piece on top of the dash
with the defrost vent holes. It's about 3" x about 36" long. I used a
small putty knife to carefully pry it up, as it is only just held in
with plastic clips (Be careful you don't break them!).

This will give you access to two 1/4" phillips screws that hold the top
part of the center plastic dash surround. Remove these two screws.
Next remove the ashtray from the dash and you will find another 1/4"
phillips screw behind. Remove this screw.

Then carefully pry off the plastic dash surround, using the putty
knife, from the bottom and along each side at the bottom of the dash
surround and the whole piece will just
pop straight off toward you.

Then you can just remove the four 1/4" phillips screws that holds the
switch mounting bracket and the cigarette lighter socket and unplug the
Lighter from the rear connector.

Just reverse the above procedure to reinstall everything, being careful
to not break the little plastic tabs when you push them back into their
holes.

Good Luck!

cwm2

Nick ------ wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> My lighter socket is having connection problems. I'm assuming some
> sort of oxidation of the hot tip is playing a role. Has anyone
> replaced one? I'm able to turn it in circles, but can't figure out how
> to remove it from it's dash unit.
>
> Insight much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Nick

cwmorris@pa.net

Nick

I have a 1999 TJ. To get at the Lighter Socket, you have to remove the
PLASTIC DASH SURROUND that goes around the A/C-Heater Vents and
Controls, the Radio, and the Switch Mounting bracket/ Lighter bracket
and ashtray in the middle of the dash.

This is easy to do! First, remove the plastic piece on top of the dash
with the defrost vent holes. It's about 3" x about 36" long. I used a
small putty knife to carefully pry it up, as it is only just held in
with plastic clips (Be careful you don't break them!).

This will give you access to two 1/4" phillips screws that hold the top
part of the center plastic dash surround. Remove these two screws.
Next remove the ashtray from the dash and you will find another 1/4"
phillips screw behind. Remove this screw.

Then carefully pry off the plastic dash surround, using the putty
knife, from the bottom and along each side at the bottom of the dash
surround and the whole piece will just
pop straight off toward you.

Then you can just remove the four 1/4" phillips screws that holds the
switch mounting bracket and the cigarette lighter socket and unplug the
Lighter from the rear connector.

Just reverse the above procedure to reinstall everything, being careful
to not break the little plastic tabs when you push them back into their
holes.

Good Luck!

cwm2

Nick ------ wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> My lighter socket is having connection problems. I'm assuming some
> sort of oxidation of the hot tip is playing a role. Has anyone
> replaced one? I'm able to turn it in circles, but can't figure out how
> to remove it from it's dash unit.
>
> Insight much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Nick

cwmorris@pa.net

Nick

I have a 1999 TJ. To get at the Lighter Socket, you have to remove the
PLASTIC DASH SURROUND that goes around the A/C-Heater Vents and
Controls, the Radio, and the Switch Mounting bracket/ Lighter bracket
and ashtray in the middle of the dash.

This is easy to do! First, remove the plastic piece on top of the dash
with the defrost vent holes. It's about 3" x about 36" long. I used a
small putty knife to carefully pry it up, as it is only just held in
with plastic clips (Be careful you don't break them!).

This will give you access to two 1/4" phillips screws that hold the top
part of the center plastic dash surround. Remove these two screws.
Next remove the ashtray from the dash and you will find another 1/4"
phillips screw behind. Remove this screw.

Then carefully pry off the plastic dash surround, using the putty
knife, from the bottom and along each side at the bottom of the dash
surround and the whole piece will just
pop straight off toward you.

Then you can just remove the four 1/4" phillips screws that holds the
switch mounting bracket and the cigarette lighter socket and unplug the
Lighter from the rear connector.

Just reverse the above procedure to reinstall everything, being careful
to not break the little plastic tabs when you push them back into their
holes.

Good Luck!

cwm2

Nick ------ wrote:
> Hi Folks,
>
> My lighter socket is having connection problems. I'm assuming some
> sort of oxidation of the hot tip is playing a role. Has anyone
> replaced one? I'm able to turn it in circles, but can't figure out how
> to remove it from it's dash unit.
>
> Insight much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Nick