Remove/install 12 Volt socket - AR54.10-P-1000NKB

MODEL 242 

MODEL 246 

Fig 1: Identifying 12 Volt Socket Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
1	Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key from electronic ignition lock control unit
2	Remove front center console cover (3)	MODEL 242, 246 without CODE 301 (Ashtray package/smoker package) When removing the vehicle interior socket (X58/1).
			AR68.20-P-2350NKB
3	Remove rear stowage compartment (4)	When removing rear center console socket (X58/18).
4	Remove service cover (5) on left in trunk	When removing the trunk socket (X58/12).
5	Disconnect electrical connector from trunk socket (X58/12)	When removing the trunk socket (X58/12).
6	Open flap (1) of vehicle interior socket (X58/1) or trunk socket (X58/12) or rear center console socket (X58/18)
7	Release vehicle interior socket (X58/1) or trunk socket (X58/12) or rear center console socket (X58/18) using pliers (2) and pull out	The pins of the pliers (2) must engage in the notches (arrows) of the housing of the vehicle interior socket (X58/1) or trunk socket (X58/12) or rear center console socket (X58/18). Make sure that the installation position of the vehicle interior socket (X58/1) or trunk socket (X58/12) or rear center console socket (X58/18) is correct.
		Pliers	Fig 2
8	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers (169 589 00 37 00)

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