Socket -U-, Replacing: Removing

-- The release tabs -2- on the :T40148  must engage in the 12 V socket openings -3- in direction of -arrow- and the threaded pin -1- must slide down as far as the stop.

Fig 1: 12 V Socket 5 -U26-

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-- Open the mount cover -2- and hold it in that position.

Fig 2: Identifying Piston -2- And Release Tabs -1

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-- Slide the :T40148  as far as the stop into the 12 V socket -3-.

-- Rotate the thumbwheel -1- on the :T40148  clockwise as far as the stop.

• The piston -2- is pulled upward and the release tabs -1- on the :T40148  spread in direction of -arrows-.
  Fig 3: Identifying Release Tool T40148 In Use

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-- Remove the 12 V socket from the luggage compartment trim panel.

-- Disconnect the connector.