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.

Rear center console trim: 

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

See last operation.

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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).

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Luggage compartment: 

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

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Luggage compartment: 

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

See last operation.

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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.

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

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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).

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