07 Lariat 12 power outlet replacement
#1
07 Lariat 12 power outlet replacement
regarding the front outlet (passenger side). power outlet is a cigarette lighter style with a plastic bezel/door and no heating element. mine gradually failed over several months. I'd like to replace it with a dual USB style. I can't seem to get the old unit out. does anyone know any tricks to getting it out of the dash...remove from the back or can the bezel be removed from the front. I lowered the glove box but could not manage to free the assembly.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
#2
nathan3306
While I've never removed mine, I think your best way to get to it is by removing the head unit. It's pretty easy to do and once you have that out, I think it was four bolts, there is ample amount room and should allow you to at least get to the back of that plug. I used YouTube to show me how to take the head unit out... very helpful.
#3
Thanks Nathan, I saw the saw the same YouTube video but ended up going at it from the other side. Between the Glove box and the airbag is a large decorative panel. 2 bolts at the lower end and 2 about half way up the panel (I got at these by lowering the glove box). Once you get the connector off the power outlet you need to push the cigarette lighter unit out through the front of the bezel. Then the bezel easily snaps out of the dash. To remove the cigarette lighter unit, you have to press 2 very small plastic buttons located in the barrel of the lighter while pushing on the back of the unit. Thanks again for your reply.
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