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Old 05-01-2022, 03:40 PM   #4
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Re: Removing power sockets

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Originally Posted by hatzie View Post
I've seen that one, and it's actually bad advice...

The bushing is keyed, to prevent it from rotating, and the plastic on the bezel and bushing is rather soft. if you force it, you will damage both.

here's the one from the rear of the console as an example.


the design is set up to that the bushing gets installed first, and the locking tabs on the side are engaged when the inner cylinder is inserted.
that's why GM has an official tool to pull the cylinder...

it's a great design for assembly, but not for future replacements.
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