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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear insert (in storage compartment). See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR INSERT (IN STORAGE COMPARTMENT) or REMOVING AND INSTALLING LOWER REAR CONSOLE TRIM (LONG VERSION) .

Carefully lever bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow off power socket (2).

Press power socket (2) out of trim (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Bulb Holder And Power Socket

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