Dorman 56457 Lighter Socket And Removal Tool Compatible with Select Models

Tool works great!

The tool and socket worked for my 2008 GMC Sierra 1500 and made the job of replacing the cover very easy and quick.One of the 12V power outlet covers on the dash was broken at a car wash recently. I researched how to replace the cover online and found a YouTube video, which gave instructions for partially disassembling the dash, and this listing on Amazon with Nick's review.Encouraged by Nick's review, I gave this tool a shot. My experience was a little different from Nick's. If the tool is fully engaged into both holes and the socket is pulled out of the dash hole a 1/4" or so (as Nick described), then I was unable to remove the tool from the socket and thus was unable to pull the socket completely out. As Nick accurately describes, pulling the socket out past this point, with the tool still in, will cause damage. Unlike Nick, I was unable to remove the tool at this point and had to do something different.Watching the YouTube video, you can see how there are two parts to this assembly, the socket and the cover. To remove the assembly, the socket must come out all the way first, then the cover can just be pushed out. What happens is the socket keeps two plastic clips on the cover extended so that they engage the dash hole and prevent the cover from being pulled out. With the socket removed, those two clips simply relax, thus allowing the cover to be pulled out.I used the prong on the tool to push in the clip in one hole, pulled the assembly out a bit, and held that with a screwdriver. Holding that, I used the prong to push in the clip in the opposite hole and tugged a little. Voila, I could pull the assembly out a quarter inch which then allowed just the socket to be pulled out all the way. There is just enough wire length to allow the socket to be pulled out so the plug can be disconnected. With the socket removed, and holding the wiring plug so it does not retract into the dash, the cover can be just pulled off.To reassemble, reverse the procedure. Start with installing the new cover. Then plug the wiring harness into the socket, align the splines on the socket into the cover, and press in fully to engage the clips. Done!!!

Works on a 2013 chevy malibu eco. I ordered this Dorman 56457 Lighter Socket And Removal Tool only for the tool in order to replace the accessory outlet(the 20 amp fuse blew and damaged the accessory socket) in the dash for the tool only as I had previously sourced the receptacle. I failed to remove the socket(user error?) with the tool as it did not push on both sides equally and I ended up disassembling the dash and used a small flat screw driver to pull the locking tab. Also, the pigtail MAY be too short to be able to disconnect from the socket. I ended up using the socket included in the kit as it has provisions for a lighter. It required to be pushed with a fair amount of force as it was tight, but there was no issues with the connector not fitting or locking in place. The tool is made of stamped metal so there is minimal risk of bending or breaking.I am writing this review to make others aware that the Dorman 56457 Lighter Socket And Removal Tool kit fits the vehicle in the headline.

The socket that comes with this tool does indeed fit a 2011 Nissan Maxima despite the warning that it does not. The tool itself is good but you do need to be careful as it will be easy to bend the socket you’re removing if you don’t apply even pressure. The socket I was replacing was very tight so I found it easiest to run a screwdriver through the hole of the handle and use a block to pry against the center console, replaced two in about five minutes. MAKE SURE TO PULL THES FUSES AND/OR DISCONNECT THE BATTER BEFORE USING THIS TOOL.

Doesn't fit a 2009 Chevy Malibu. The cut outs on the cigarette socket is at the base of the socket so there is no feasible way to get the T shaped tool to the bottom of the cigarette socket. There are no high up cut outs for the T shaped tool to even fall into.

It was NOT easy at all to remove with this tool and I bent the tool trying to pull it out. If you're gonna use this tool wear gloves and be prepared for a long fight.

The cigarette lighter power port in my 2015 Checy Colorado simply stopped working one day, which was very frustrating as I use it for my dash cam and my RV rear cam when I am towing. I replaced all of the fuses and nothing worked. I purchased this replacement lighter socket and removal tool and had the old one out and the new one installed in less than two minutes. Now everything works perfectly again. I even use a splitter in it now so I can plug two devices into it at the same time. Problem solved!

This fit my Cadillac perfectly. Nice and tight fit to the car, and if similar quality to OEM. Easy to install as well