2002 S Type with a corroded lighter and want to replace it.
Not for smoking, but for charging accessories.

How To ?

Thanks,

 

To replace the lighter housing, I think you have to remove the center console for access. Details here:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...install-93398/

That thread has more details than you need, as it also covers replacing the shift cable. But it has good pictures showing how to remove the console.

About the only thing I'd add concerns the shift knob. Can't remember if it has to be removed or if you can work around it.

If it is to be removed, the wrench flats at the knob base are actually on a separate lock nut. You have to turn the lock nut down, away from the knob. Then the knob will unthread by hand. If you turn the wrench flats the wrong way, thinking it's all part of the knob, the lock nut just gets tighter and the knob doesn't budge. I do not care to discuss how I know this...

Here's a picture shamelessly swiped from eBay, showing the backside of the lighter housing:




Will you be using a USB type charger? Instead of locating a replacement lighter housing ($$$?), perhaps you could fit a little USD doohickey designed to replace the entire socket.