61 34... Removing and installing/replacing 12-V power socket (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

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Special tools required:

61 0 250

Necessary preliminary tasks:

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

Check the equipment dependent sockets that are available.

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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.

Rear center console trim:

Remove socket (1) from the center console trim using special tool 61 0 2502.

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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).

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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NOTE: Graphic similar

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

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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Special tools required:

61 0 250

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
Remove REAR CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
Open flap in left luggage compartment trim panel

Check the equipment dependent sockets that are available.

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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.)

Rear center console trim:

Remove socket (1) from the center console trim using special tool 61 0 2502. (See last operation.)

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Luggage compartment:

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Open flap in left luggage compartment trim panel.

Put your hand behind the left luggage compartment wheel arch panel.

Detach connector (1) from power socket (2).

Luggage compartment:

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

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.

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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