Center Console Storage Box USB Charger

I want to install a usb charger to the center console armrest storage box. Can someone point me in the right direction on how to access the back side of the cig lighter? I've searched this site a few different ways to figure out what needs to be removed to access the wiring. Thank you in advance for the help!

 

Hope this help.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/diy-usb-replacement-cig-outlet-3rd-gen.8225/

 

Thank you! I saw this post previously, but re-reading it again leads me to believe that I'll need fully take apart the center console. I'll give it try.

 

No prob, yes it has to disassembled when i swapped mine. Good luck .

 

$10 Anker 320 Car Charger (24W II), Mini Aluminum Alloy Dual USB with Blue LED for iPhone15 14 13 12 Series, iPad Pro/Air 2/Mini, Galaxy and More - Not Compatible with Quick Charge

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PGT7LSR/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glc_fabc_A9S82FDA8KQPYNYWWR0Y
Way easier but taking apart the console is not that difficult either if you want to change the socket.

https://youtu.be/oBGQcwEsslg
Watch the first few minutes of this video.

 

Perfect... exactly the directions I needed. Thank you!

 

It turned out it was pretty easy to take the center console apart. I used a plastic pry tool to lift up the shift surround and the card holder first.
Turns out this is a good time to really wipe down all those nooks and gaps while the console is apart.
The larger section of the console came up pretty easy with the pry tool. Then I was able to access the wiring and the back side of the cig lighter in the box.

Made up the wire connections and used a step bit to enlarge the hole for the new charger. Before putting everything back together I tested the outlets - they worked.

Took the opportunity to wash the console with some soap and water. Dried all the parts with my wife's good kitchen towels. Everything snapped back together. Project complete - case closed.

 

Works for me'...