Originally Posted by thefunkygibbon (Post 595752)

hi guys, i've ordered a replacement cigarette lighter with usb ports on it, can you advise on how to remove the existing one? I've just looked through the 986 service manual and the only aspect talking about removing it talks about removing the whole dashboard and unclipping it from behind!? is this necessary? can it be done from the front? does it need the stereo removing and unclipping it from behind through the stereo hole?

thanks and sorry for the thread necromancy.

Originally Posted by ekam (Post 578681)

I think your dash could use just a tineey tiny bit of cleaning...

Originally Posted by robdelorenzo (Post 578667)

Hello Forum members
Has anyone mounted a USB port in the dash or the center console?
I'm looking for ideas on where to put one.
I put in a new head unit which also will play music from a USB stick, which I really get a kick out of.
No more CD wallets!
There appears to be a round space opposite the cigarette lighter on the trim panel which is unused.
Can I drill a hole there and put in a USB port that is held in by a screw from the back?
Or does anyone have a better location that won't be in the way of passengers or the gear shift?
Thanks!