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  • Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

    Hi All

    Anyone know how to pop out the rear cigarette/power outlet, I would like to swap it out with a Hella version, but not sure where the catch is to pry it free.

    I tried a search but came up trump!

    Cheers

    Nick

  • #2
    Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

    Hi Nick,

    The easiest way (and it's not real easy!) to get it out I found, was to first remove the bottom storage pocket first by carefully using a flat blade screwdriver to lever it up, and remove the bottom, and then you can get your hand up to the back of the plug and push it out.
    There isn't a lot of room to get your hand up there, but it can be done.
    The square plate around the lighter plug is held into the trim with just locking tabs, so if you push hard enough from behind they do release.

    Cheers, Mat
    June 2008 Prado GXL D4D Auto with Option Pack1, ATZ Mickey Thompsons, Indash Digioptions DVD/CD/SatNav. running OziExplorerCE, Reverse Camera, IC7000 Icom VHF/UHF/HF, Codan 9350 Autotune, Uniden UHF CB, ARB Color Coded Steel Winchbar,X9 Superwinch, Hella Rallye 4000 HID's, King Springs 2 Inch Lift, Milford Barrier, Redarc Dual Battery System, Drawers and Waeco Fridge...........and August 1979 Landcruiser FJ40 Shorty, B.F. Goodrich ATZ, ARB Steel Winchbar, Heaters, Wipers, Headlights!!!

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    • #3
      Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

      Thanks Mat

      I tried that, obviously not pushing hard enough and gave up after getting a very red raw forearm from the plastic trim. Will give it another go.

      Cheers

      Nick

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      • #4
        Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

        Geeezzz Mat, It's too hard for me to push the trim out.

        Anyone know how to remove the rear internal side panel where the outlet is?

        Nick

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        • #5
          Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

          All you gotta do is grab a small fine flat blade screwy and grad a hold of the flip up flap on the original outlet and give it a firm pull ( they are relitivly strong) while at the same time levering the bottom of the trim plate with the screw driver taking care to get it in under the trim as to not damage the outside edge. By pulling on the flap it will raise up a touch enough get the screw driving in under. From then on its just a matter of working around it to get it off keeping in mind that they are quite a good fit and do need a bitta convincing!
          08 GXL Diesel Auto,ARB bar/roofrack, ATS liftkit

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          • #6
            Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

            Thanks Crusin 120, it certainly requires alot of convincing, I may present myself with a 12 pound hammer to persuade it! I tried using my industrial staple remover tool which managed to slip in around the trim but I couldn't get it to pop out whilst levering, it bent the crap out of my staple remover tool.

            Anyway I'm travelling tomorrow to Kalgoorlie for a few days so I'll give this another go when I return next week.

            Thanks Crusin and everyone else for ya input.

            Cheers

            Nick

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            • #7
              Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

              I've removed the boot RHS trim when I was wiring up my reversing camera. Here is a set of photos I have made when I did it.


























              Not sure if I have uploaded these photos in the correct way - sorry if it's wrong,

              cheers,
              Pradokit
              Prado 150 GXL Auto Diesel, Toyota tow bar, rubber mats. RedArc remote head brake controller behind screen. Rhino Rack with Rhino bag, TJM colour coded steel Bull Bar, TJM Sump and transmission bash plates, Airtech snorkel, IPF 2xHID Spot and 2xHID Fog. Home built aluminium framed drawer system, 12 pin plug to van, High current wiring to cargo area, 7.5inch screen for 5 rear vision cameras (4 in van).

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              • #8
                Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

                I just stick my thumb in the lighter socket and pull it slightly off straight so my thumb grips and give the square plastic a gentle pry at the same time, worked everytime for me.

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                • #9
                  Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

                  This is gold PradoKit, thanks heaps.

                  I tried the old thumb trick, the problem is...well I must have girlly hands, Speedcomm! :lol:

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                  • #10
                    Re: Help! Rear Cigarette/Power Outlet Removal

                    Thanks for the photos made my job a lot easier
                    08 D4D GX PRADO
                    Polaris & camera, Dual Batteries, Window tint, Stebel Air Horn, Amnts 20mm Tyre Spacer,
                    2.2m Windcheetah Roof Rack, ARB Delux Bullbar Colour coded & Fog Lights, Lightforce 240 Blitz, 2.5m ARB Awning,
                    Safari Snorkel, Hilux washer jets, CUB OffRoad Camper Trailer.
                    To Do List: Compressor, BF Rubber, Middle row fridge mount & The KIMBERLEYS
                    [img]http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm181/08-4D4-Prado/phpLzGhWnAM.jpg[/img]

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