How do you remove the USB and 12v ports from the shell?

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  1. PixelRogue

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    Hello everyone….

    Anyone know how to remove the USB and 12volt plugs from the shell? Do not want to bust any clips or chip the ports…
     

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    #1 PixelRogue, Jul 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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    I use a small pick tool from Harbor freight.[​IMG]
     
    #2 ColoradoCrow, Jul 31, 2025 at 5:45 PM
  3. PixelRogue

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    I have various picks - where are you applying the pick?
     
    #3 PixelRogue, Jul 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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    Update:

    Cigarette Lighter removes in two parts.
    1) small black clip braced to a rectangular cut out in the metal cylinder. Small pick to carefully lift the clip from the cut out.
    2) once the inside cylinder is removed, the black plastic housing has two clips that push in and then slide towards the cut out.

    USB Outlet
    Push the clip that is hardest to view/access, and with the clip pushed in, push the socket forward (a small amount.)
    The jiggling around the rest of the port, the top half will slide forward.

    Pictures to follow.
     
    #4 PixelRogue, Aug 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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