61 34... Removing and installing/replacing 12-V socket in the front storage compartment

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Special tools required:

61 0 250

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COVER FOR FRONT STORAGE COMPARTMENT

Press together tabs in direction of arrow and remove the cover (1) forwards.

Expose cable at positions (3) and (5).

Carefully unclip lighting from storage compartment (2) and socket (4).

Fig 1: Removing Front Storage Compartment 12V Socket Cover

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Pull the 12-V socket with special tool 61 0 250 from the storage compartment housing until the connector is below on the light ring.

Fig 2: Removing 12V Socket Using Special Tool (61 0 250)

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Unlock tabs with suitable tool in direction of arrow and release light ring (1).

Pull out 12-V socket completely, including light ring and cable.

Fig 3: Unlocking Light Ring Tabs

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