61 34... Removing And Installing Or Replacing Socket Outlet In Luggage Compartment

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Work is shown on the E82 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

Expose guides (1) of cover (2).

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Press socket frame (4) from rear out of luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Disconnect plug connection behind.

Installation:

Retaining lugs (5) and luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) must not be damaged.

Make sure socket frame (4) is correctly seated on luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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

Installation:

Catches (1) on socket receptacle (2) must not be damaged.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Socket Frame & Catches

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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.

Ensure catches (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches With SST

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