This standard is intended to cover cigar or cigarette lighters as well as power outlets based on the form and dimensions of the cigar lighter. This standard is a full performance specification, it includes dimensional and operational parameters as well as performance characteristics which must be met when submitting a cigar lighter assembly or power outlet assembly for production approval. This standard constitutes an acceptance specification for a surface mounted, front-loaded cigar lighter or power outlet. This standard covers the operational, reliability, durability, acceptance, and testing requirements for a front loaded, external contact, cigar lighter for installation in production vehicles. This standard also covers power outlets that are based on the form and dimensions of the lighter receptacle. Testing shall be done on part families as directed by the appropriate corporate engineering platform group(s). Part family definition shall be made by the purchaser as part of the purchase agreement.