Cigarette Lighter Outlet Without Function Selector Switch II

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Release tool T40148

Removing

Fig 1: 12 V Socket 5 -U26- -Item 3

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-- The release tabs -2- on the release tool T40148 must engage in the openings in the cigarette lighter/ 12V outlet -3- -arrow- and the threaded pin -1- must slide down as far as the stop.

-- If equipped, open the cover -1- and hold it in this position.

Fig 2: T40148

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-- Insert the T40148 all the way into the cigarette lighter/12V outlet.

-- Rotate the thumbwheel -2- on the T40148 clockwise as far as the stop.

The piston -2- is pulled upward and the release tabs -1- on the T40148 spread -arrows-.

Fig 3: Removing Release Tool T40148
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-- Remove the cigarette lighter/12V outlet using the T40148 from the cigarette lighter illumination -L28-.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

CAUTION:

Risk of injury.

After removing the release tool T40148, check to see if the lighter retaining tabs are bent.
If the retaining tabs are bend, bend them back so the lighter does not slide out.

-- Remove the support -1- on the T40148.

Fig 4: Support, Thumbwheel, Release Tabs, Release Tool T40148 & Cigarette Lighter

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-- Slide the piston down and hold it in place.

-- Rotate the thumbwheel -4- on the T40148 counterclockwise -arrow-. This loosens the release tabs -2- on the cigarette lighter -3- so the T40148 can be removed.