Can't seem to figure out how the cigar inset that's mounted to the dash comes out. Rewiring my radio and figured it would be easier to hook up the connections to this with it out.

Thanks, Tod

Tod, you talking about the ash tray? Push down on the metal piece in the middle rear and pull it out.

Not the ash tray Curt. The cigarette lighter holder. The piece where the lighter plugs into.

There's a washer type spring in the back that holds the insert in place. You need to slide it off the back.

It's a pain, but doable ...
Andy

yup a round spring clip is what retains it, it is kind of a one way ratchet desing, got to really bend and pry to remove, but it is doable


Hi VSG!!!!

Disconnect the wires and push it from under the dash with the something and it will pop out! The hard part is putting it back in and getting the washer to seat back tight enough! I used a large deep set socket to hold the washer against the underside of the dash and pushed the lighter through the washer from the front! It is hard to do by yourself!

There are two versions on the lighter base. One has the spring washer the other has a spring and a locking base. I will try and get pictures later today.

Great thanks guys. I'll dig back into it later this afternoon.

Pictures

1st one has spring washer

2nd one has spring and lock ring

Thanks for taking the time to post the shots. I found the problem for the radio. Wires were frayed in one spot. New wires in, good to go now

For future ref - unless you need to remove it for dash work/etc., the lighter is such a PITA & often won't seat properly after R&R (or at least not quite the same), that IMHO you're better off leaving it in & working around it to install/troubleshoot the radio - as you've apparently done.

Funny this thread should pop up. My lighter doesn't work and I don't have the insert piece. Can these be replaced easily with an aftermarket lighter? I assume they are all the same size.

Why... Mark has the "Lost Warehouse" of stock parts. Ask him if he'll sell you the proper one for your car.