61 34... Removing and installing/replacing 12-V power socket

Special tools required: 

• 61 0 250

Check the equipment dependent sockets that are available.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove FRONT DRINK HOLDER
• Remove USB AUDIO INTERFACE CONNECTING SOCKET 
• Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER
• Open flap in luggage compartment panel on right

Cup holder, front 

Release latch mechanism (1) and thread out LED (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Latch Mechanism And LED

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Cup holder, front 

Use the special tool 61 0 250 to remove the power socket (1) from the center console trim.

See last operation.

Fig 2: Removing Power Socket

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Rear center console trim: 

Unlock connector (1) and thread out cable (2) for power socket.

Fig 3: Identifying Connector And Cable

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Rear center console trim: 

Remove power socket (1) from the center console trim using special tool 61 0 250 .

See last operation.

Fig 4: Removing Power Socket

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Luggage compartment: 

Open flap in luggage compartment trim panel on right.

Put your hand behind the right luggage compartment wheel arch panel.

Detach connector (1) from power socket (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Connector And Power Socket

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Luggage compartment: 

Fold up the protective cap over power socket (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Power Socket Protective Cap

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Luggage compartment: 

Remove power socket (1) using special tool 61 0 250 .

See last operation.

Fig 7: Identifying Socket

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Pull out 12-V power socket from housing with special tool 61 0 250 until connector is at bottom of light ring.

Fig 8: Removing 12V Socket Using Special Tool (61 0 250)

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