Cigarette Lighter Inspection; Accessory Socket - Mazda RX-8 Manual

3. From the rear of the ashtray, insert a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver between the socket and the ring
as shown in the figure.
4. While lifting the ring projection with the flathead screwdriver, push out and remove the socket.
Ring Removal Note
1. Pull the ring outward while pressing the tabs.

CIGARETTE LIGHTER INSPECTION

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position.
2. Press the cigarette lighter into the socket and verify that it returns to its original position in 10    20 s .
If the cigarette lighter does not operate normally, replace the cigarette lighter and the socket.
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ACCESSORY SOCKET

ACCESSORY SOCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the hole cover.(See CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Remove in the order indicated in the table.
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