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

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: 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: 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: Connector And Power Socket

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Luggage compartment:

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

Fig 4: Power Socket Protective Cap

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Luggage compartment:

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

See last operation.

Fig 5: 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: Pulling 12-V Power Socket From Housing Using Special Tool (61 0 250)

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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: Pressing Power Socket Mounting

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