Removing and installing/replacing 12-V power socket

Special tools required: 

• 61 0 250 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• REMOVING CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
• REMOVING REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
• REMOVING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL ON LEFT .

Check the equipment dependent sockets that are available.

Cup holder: 

Unclip connector (1) and feed through under center console to power socket (2).

Remove power socket (2) using special tool 61 0 250. 

See last operation.

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Rear center console trim: 

Remove socket (1) from the center console trim using special tool 61 0 250  2.

See last operation.

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Luggage compartment: 

Hold the left luggage compartment wheel arch panel from behind and disconnect the connector (1) from the power socket (2).

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Luggage compartment: 

Fold up the protective cap over power socket (1).

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Luggage compartment: 

Remove socket (1) using special tool 61 0 250. 

See last operation.

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Pull out 12-V power socket from housing with special tool 61 0 250  until connector is at bottom of light ring.

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Lever out power socket (1) in direction of arrow with a suitable tool.

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Release latch mechanisms (1) with a suitable tool.

Press power socket mounting (2) in direction of arrow out of power socket frame (3).

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) at socket mounting (2) must not be damaged. Make sure socket mounting (2) is fitted correctly in socket frame (3).

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