Q: How to replace the cigarette lighter assembly on Scion xA?
A: Starting the cigarette lighter assembly replacement process requires disconnecting the negative terminal from the battery. The work starts with removing instrument cluster finish panel garnish No.2 followed by instrument cluster finish panel garnish No.1. To access the front ash receptacle assembly and cigarette lighter cover start by dislodging their 2 respective claws. After removing the cigarette lighter knob and element assembly the process continues with turning the socket as indicated to detach the claw between the socket and cigarette lighter bezel stay and finally pulling out the socket. Move the socket against the notch located on the cigarette lighter bezel stay to pull out the cigarette lighter assembly. During installation align the socket with its corresponding slot in the cigarette lighter bezel stay and apply strong pressure to the cigarette lighter assembly to finish. Finish the task by reattaching both the cigarette lighter knob and element assembly.
Q: How to replace the cigarette lighter assembly on Scion xB?
A: Installation of a new cigarette lighter assembly starts with disconnection of the battery negative terminal. The replacement starts with removing the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assy center and instrument cluster finish panel sub-assy lower center. The 2 claws on the cigarette lighter cover need to be disengaged before removal. Uninstall the cigarette lighter assembly by first removing the cigarette lighter knob and element assembly then rotating the socket according to the illustration to unhook the claw from between the socket and cigarette lighter bezel stay while pulling the socket straight out. Push the socket toward the notch on the cigarette lighter bezel stay to get rid of the cigarette lighter assembly. Installation starts with aligning the socket to the cigarette lighter bezel stay notch before pushing the cigarette lighter assembly with maximum force followed by cigarette lighter knob assembly and element assembly installation.
Q: How to Properly Install a Cigarette Lighter on Scion tC?
A: Start by aligning the Cigarette Lighter assembly with the notch of Cigarette Lighter cover then push it in with maximum force. The installation starts with front console panel upper while moving to rear console box sub-assembly followed by rear console panel sub-assembly upper. The installation of shift lever knob sub-assembly follows. After placing the components you will need to connect the cable to the negative battery terminal before performing initialization as the systems need this procedure when disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.