Jeep Repair: Jeep cigarette lighter, snap ring pliers, passive restraint systems

Question
How do you replace a cigarette lighter in a 1996 jeep grand cherokee laredo?

Answer
CIGAR LIGHTER
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, Refer to PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1.Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2.Pull the cigar lighter knob and element out of the cigar lighter base.
3.Look inside the cigar lighter base and note the position of the retaining bosses Cigar Lighter Remove/Install

4.Insert a pair of external snap ring pliers into the cigar lighter base and engage the tips of the pliers with the retaining bosses.
5.Squeeze the pliers to disengage the retaining bosses from the base, and using a gentle rocking motion pull the pliers and the cigar lighter base out of the light ring/retainer.
6.Remove the pliers from the cigar lighter base and unplug the wiring connector.
7.Remove the cigar lighter light ring/retainer from the instrument panel and unplug the wiring connector.
8.Reverse the removal procedures to install.