how do I take this apart
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I need to remove the cigarette lighter elements out of both of the units located in the armrests in the rear of the car ('67 Delta 88) as both are rusty and cruddy and I want to replace them. I've removed the full unit (ligher, ashtray, lid) from the armrest, but how do I get the lighter portion off?
I can grab it and turn it, but it doesn't unscrew or anything like that. I've included some pictures. (Love the modern digital age!)
Thanks.
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I need to remove the cigarette lighter elements out of both of the units located in the armrests in the rear of the car ('67 Delta 88) as both are rusty and cruddy and I want to replace them. I've removed the full unit (ligher, ashtray, lid) from the armrest, but how do I get the lighter portion off?
I can grab it and turn it, but it doesn't unscrew or anything like that. I've included some pictures. (Love the modern digital age!)
Thanks.
![](http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/%7Egulino/olds/lighter1.jpg)
![](http://oak.cats.ohiou.edu/%7Egulino/olds/lighter2.jpg)
#2
i believe that if you put a finger inside the lighter and grab the outside on the bottom side, the retainer will unscrew and the rest will slide out the top. the retainer is the majority of what you see on the bottom side. you will have to bend your finger on the inside real hard to keep it from turning while turning the retainer. you may be able to use some kind of pliers on the inside to keep it from moving.
#3
Thanks. I kind of thought it might be something like that, but it's so rusty that it's basically one piece of fused metal. I'll try squirting with penetrating oil or PB Blaster and let that work on it.
#8
I'll have to dig around the garage to find them, but I've also got some from a 1968 Delta 88. I'll see if they look the same.
If used ones don't pan out, you should still be able to get a new complete lighter well assembly at a parts store. Just make sure it mates to whichever lighter you have- Casco or Rochester.
Last edited by jaunty75; July 14th, 2009 at 04:08 AM.
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