Accessory Socket Removal/Installation

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
Disconnect the connector.

Fig 1: Identifying Accessory Socket, Socket And Tab
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While pressing the cap tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure using a tape-wrapped flathead screwdriver, press the accessory socket in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the cap tabs from the accessory socket.

Fig 2: Pressing Accessory Socket
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Detach all the tabs of the cap from the accessory socket and remove the accessory socket from the cap.
While pressing the cap tabs in the direction of the arrows (1) shown in the figure, press the cap in the direction of the arrow (2) to detach the cap tabs from the A/C unit.

Fig 3: Pressing Cap Tabs
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Detach all the tabs of the cap from the A/C unit and remove the cap from the A/C unit.
Install in the reverse order of removal.