POWER OUTLET
DESCRIPTION
One power outlet is installed in the vehicle. It is located in the right rear quarter trim panel. The power outlet base is secured by a snap fit within the trim panel. A plastic protective cap snaps into the power outlet base when the power outlet is not being used, and hangs from the power outlet base mount by an integral bail strap while the power outlet is in use.
The power outlet receptacle unit and the accessory power outlet protective cap are available for service. The power outlet receptacle cannot be repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be replaced.
OPERATION
The power outlet base or receptacle shell is connected to ground, and an insulated contact in the bottom of the shell is connected to battery current. The power outlet receives battery voltage from a fuse in the Junction Block at all times.
While the power outlet is very similar to a cigar lighter base unit, it does not include the two small spring-clip retainers inside the bottom of the receptacle shell that are used to secure the cigar lighter heating element to the insulated contact.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - POWER OUTLET
For complete circuit diagrams, refer to Power Outlet in Wiring Diagrams.
1. Check the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to STEP 2. If not OK, repair the shorted circuit or component as required and replace the faulty fuse.
2. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) fuse in the junction block. If OK, go to STEP 3. If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the battery as required.
3. Remove the plastic protective cap from the power outlet receptacle. Check for continuity between the inside circumference of the power outlet receptacle and a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to STEP 4. If not OK, go to STEP 5.
4. Check for battery voltage at the insulated contact located at the back of the power outlet receptacle. If not OK, go to STEP 5.
5. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Remove the power outlet receptacle from the instrument panel. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the power outlet receptacle. Check for continuity between the ground circuit cavity of the power outlet wire harness connector and a good ground. There should be continuity. If OK, go to STEP 6. If not OK, repair the open ground circuit to ground as required.
6. Connect the battery negative cable. Check for battery voltage at the fused B(+) circuit cavity of the power outlet wire harness connector. If OK, replace the faulty power outlet receptacle. If not OK, repair the open fused B(+) circuit to the junction block fuse as required.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Look inside and note position of the retaining bosses (1).
3. Using special tool 9857 Power Outlet Remover. Insert the tool forcing the bosses out of base.
4. Pull out the base through mounting ring by gently rocking the tool (3).
5. Disconnect the base wires.
6. Set base aside and remove base mount ring.
INSTALLATION
1. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector to the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector receptacle.
2. Install the cigar lighter or power outlet mount into the instrument panel.
3. Align the splines on the outside of the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base connector receptacle with the grooves on the inside of the mount.
4. Press firmly on the cigar lighter or power outlet receptacle base until the retaining bosses of the mount are fully engaged in their receptacles.
5. Install the cigar lighter knob and element into the cigar lighter receptacle base, or the protective cap into the power outlet receptacle base.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.