Usb socket

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Originally Posted by thefunkygibbon

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.

To remove the cigarette lighter, you only need to remove the side trim piece (it just snaps in/out).
Once you have the trim out, it's fairly self explanatory.