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Accessing the lighter socket/housing
I am in the process of replacing my OEM stereo with a 2003 Outback 6-disc unit. While I have the stereo assy. out, I was going to replace the lighter socket and housing.
This is not as straightforward as I was thinking it would be - it appears the socket housing is attached by screw from below. So does this mean the center console must be removed to get to it? I did not find a guide for this in the how-to locker. Anyone have some words of experience here before I take things apart that may not require taking apart?
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Re: Accessing the lighter socket/housing
I was just looking at that same area today, and yes, the center console has to come out to access the bottom of 2 screws that secure it. What a pita. Actually looks like you could replace the socket without, if you were a contortionist with small hands. You'll need a right-angle ratcheting screwdriver at a minimum even with the center console out, as it's actually shown as part of the instrument panel.
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Re: Accessing the lighter socket/housing
As far as I remember the lighter housing pulls out =D. I have had mine out a couple of times. I assume that is what you are talking about.
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Re: Accessing the lighter socket/housing
I was just looking at that same area today, and yes, the center console has to come out to access the bottom of 2 screws that secure it. What a pita. Actually looks like you could replace the socket without, if you were a contortionist with small hands. You'll need a right-angle ratcheting screwdriver at a minimum even with the center console out, as it's actually shown as part of the instrument panel.
Glenn or As far as I remember the lighter housing pulls out =D. I have had mine out a couple of times. I assume that is what you are talking about. Hmmmmmmm......... Well, I certainly thought or should I say hoped that the housing would just snap out (upwards) with the electrical socket assembly attached. But yeah upon looking at the thing with the stereo head unit/cage removed, it appears to be attached from below with screws. Seems like a funky way to attach the thing. Wikkedjuggalo, there are two posts that go down from the housing, do those not contain screws?
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Re: Accessing the lighter socket/housing
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Re: Accessing the lighter socket/housing
Hope you got the 03 Lego radio that doesn't require any changes to the cover. I think the one from a 03 GT (not the Macicrap) looks about as perfect as a non stock radio can look in mine. Fit like a glove. Only wish it had a mp3 input.
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Re: Accessing the lighter socket/housing
Yes that's the one. No grinding required for the cover and I think it looks like it was made for the SVX.
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