Removing the socket for the cigarette lighter from the storage compartment in the center console

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE REAR CENTER CONSOLE TRIM .
• Refer to REMOVING THE CENTER ARMREST STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

• Rotate the head of special tool (1) to the left until the marks (arrows) are face each other.
• Carefully insert special tool (1) into 12 V socket (3).
• If necessary, rotate special tool (1) carefully to the left until recesses (2) of special tool (1) are fixed in contacts (4) of 12 V socket (3).
• Rotate the head of special tool (1) to the right until special tool (1) is locked in 12 V socket (3).

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• Unlock and remove connector housing (1) on the storage compartment in center console (2).
• Disengage and remove the LED (3) from the bracket.

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• Pull the insert holder for cigarette lighter (1) out of the storage compartment in center console (2) using special tool 0 496 588 (61 0 250) in the arrow direction.

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