Dorman 56457 Lighter Socket And Removal Tool Compatible with Select Models

OEM quality at much better price. The tool worked really well too. Used in my 2009 Tahoe.

Product is fine, tool works good. Didn't notice any tool wear after one use. After installation the 12v outlet still didn't work. With further investigation I found another fuse box on the passenger side of my dashboard and located a burnt fuse... Face palm... Fixed. The quality looks the same as my OEM part though so have no fear about that. Recommended. I'd buy it again.

So this tool worked perfectly to remove the 12v power outlets in my 2008 Yukon. It was a little tricky at first, especially reading that so many people broke things getting off and had to pull really hard, but after 1 minute of doing that I thought there had to be a better way, and let me tell you there is!!! It was so easy, I pulled out both my outlets and replaced the rings in under a minute with this tool. So here is what you have to do, you'll see a little square about half way down your outlet on the bottom, angle the tool so that one half of the T goes in that little square, then lift the handle up on the tool so that the other half goes in the outlet and you'll feel it fit into a square on the top inside of the outlet. Once you have it locked in just pull a little bit, I think this is where everyone else was having problems, you can pull as hard as you want and it will rip it out but it will most likely break something. So instead of doing that just pull a little bit until you see the outlet come out just a tiny bit, that's all it needs. I then removed the tool the same way I put it in and was able to just slide the out let out and then unplug it. It's that easy! :D All the tool does is release the clips inside so you can slide it out, once you've slid it a little the clips aren't engaged anymore and the tool is now blocking you from completely removing the outlet. Once you remove the tool, the outlet just slides right out. Hope that helps!!! Good luck everyone!

made install a snap. great delivery

It's a good package. I was able to replace the auxillary power socket (cigarette lighter) on my Grand Prix but it wasn't easy. Still wouldn't come out and I tried the tricks mentioned by others but the tool was stuck in the holes and wouldn't come out. Finally I had to force it and it popped but looks like I broke a small plastic tab on the plastic retainer ring. The new socket slides out when removing a plug. Still, at least I can plug devices in again. I burnt my old socket by using an air compressor. These sockets melt way too easily. I checked all my wiring and fuses with a multimeter and they were all fine, and it was definitely the socket. So be careful with how much current you draw from it and don't run a compressor too long.