12v Socket ‘Cigarette Lighter’ removal

[AlastairH]

I have a faulty socket in my Fiat Ducato and need to replace it. Can anyone suggest how I can remove the faulty socket please? Does anyone know of any tips or pitfalls along the way?

 

[Figaro]

Might depend on the year, but mine (2003) just gently levers out, I replaced mine with a twin usb

 

[DBK]

Where is it? On the dash or in the habitation area?

 

[AlastairH]

I should have said that it is a 2010 Ducato. There is a pair of sockets on the dash and I would like to replace both of them as both are broken. Both sockets are loose and one can be lifted about 5-8mm but I cannot see how they are held in.

 

[Pjdow]

Remove the rubber bit in the cup holder. There is a screw. Remove this and they carefully lever out the trim housing the sockets.

The actual sockets are a fiddle to remove. Replace with twin USB's from amazon

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[Richard n Ann]

It's easy, there is no access from the glove box like someone said on here, the little panel that they are in comes out can't remember how, hidden screws I think. If nobody else knows I'll go out and have a look 2014 van

 

[Pete5996]

Useful instructions and pics on Techno's thread here

 

[wileyfox]

There’s a utube video that shows you how to do it.

 

[AlastairH]

Found the video, thank you. )

 

[Ingwe]

Found the video, thank you. )

Care to put the link on for me? Thanks.

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[AlastairH]

The link....



very helpful and thanks to all who replied.