61 34... Removing and installing/replacing power socket in front storage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTRE CONSOLE
Remove BULB HOLDER FOR SOCKET LIGHTING

Carefully lever holder (1) with a suitable tool off socket receptacle in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure holder (1) is correctly seated on socket receptacle.

Contact strip of holder (1) must be located between socket (2) and socket receptacle.

Fig 1: Removing Holder

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Unlock catches of socket receptacle with a suitable tool and remove socket receptacle with socket (2) in downward direction out of center console (3).

Installation:

Catches on socket receptacle must not be damaged.

Make sure socket receptacle is correctly seated in center console (3).

Unlock catches (1) with a suitable tool and feed socket (2) in direction of arrow out of socket receptacle (3).

Installation:

Catches (1) on socket receptacle (3) must not be damaged.

Make sure socket (2) is correctly seated in socket receptacle (3).

Fig 2: Removing Socket Out Of Socket Receptacle

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