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

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Special tools required :

61 0 250

Necessary preliminary tasks :

Remove CENTER CONSOLE COVER
Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER
Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL ON LEFT

Check the equipment dependent sockets that are available.

Cup holder :

Unclip connector (1) and feed through under center console to power socket (2).

Remove power socket (2) using special tool 61 0 250 .

See last operation.

Fig 1: Identifying Power Socket Connector

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Rear center console trim :

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

See last operation.

Fig 2: Identifying Socket And Rear Center Console Trim

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Luggage compartment :

Hold the left luggage compartment wheel arch panel from behind and disconnect the connector (1) from the power socket (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Socket Connector

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Luggage compartment :

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

Fig 4: Identifying Power Socket Protective Cap

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Luggage compartment :

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

See last operation.

Fig 5: 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 6: Removing 12V Socket Using Special Tool (61 0 250)

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NOTE: Graphic similar

Lever out power socket (1) in direction of arrow with a suitable tool.

Fig 7: Removing Power Socket

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Release latch mechanisms (1) with a suitable tool.

Press power socket mounting (2) in direction of arrow out of power socket frame (3).

Installation note :

Latch mechanisms (1) at socket mounting (2) must not be damaged. Make sure socket mounting (2) is fitted correctly in socket frame (3).

Fig 8: Releasing Latch Mechanisms

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