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Anyone know how to get to the cigarette lighter?

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Old 10-19-22, 05:05 PM
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Default Anyone know how to get to the cigarette lighter?
I need to get to it to tap some wiring to it for power
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Old 10-19-22, 05:39 PM
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Can't get the panel out. Or if it even does.
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Get plastic trim removal tools. Slip one into the farther away flat edge and pry.
Or if you just need power go to the fuse box and use a fuse tap to run another line somewhere.
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Just make sure you disconnect the battery. The terminal are pretty bare.

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thanks guys, i had to pry from the other end upwards. I'm in the process of installing ambient lightening....
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