OEM 2006 Toyota Highlander Cigarette Lighter

2006 Toyota Highlander Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair the Auxiliary Cigarette Lighter on 2006 Toyota Highlander?

  A: The service process for the Auxiliary Power Outlet requires initial removal of the tonneau cover followed by the deck board sub-assemblies then proceeding to remove the deck floor box rear and front (if present) the back floor finish plate along with the deck side trim box LH followed by removal of the rear door scuff plate LH for configurations 1 or 2. The service demands removal of the rear door opening trim Weather Strip LH, back door Weather Strip, rope hook, and deck side trim cover LH on both configurations. Remove the rear combination light service cover LH followed by the deck trim side panel assembly LH which needs to be carried out on both vehicle configurations. The removal of the rear cigarette lighter requires using a screwdriver to detach the claw found on the rear cigarette lighter cover from the socket until it extends 10 mm (0.39 in.) before you can disconnect the connector and remove both the socket along with the cover unit. You should begin by fitting the rear cigarette lighter with its cover while the cover remains in a fixed position at 10 mm (0.39 in.) from full lock then put the socket and cover into the trim before pushing them completely into place. Follow this by installing the deck trim side panel assembly LH (for both configurations), the rear combination light service cover LH, the deck side trim cover LH (for both configurations), the rope hook, the back door Weather Strip, the rear door opening trim Weather Strip LH, the rear door scuff plate LH (for both configurations), the deck side trim box LH, the rear floor finish plate, the deck floor box front (if applicable), the deck floor box rear, and finally, the deck board sub-assemblies (in the correct order) before completing the process with the tonneau cover assembly.