Remove/Install Cigarette Lighter - AR54.10-P-0030FR

Model 257, 290 

with code 301 (Ashtray package) 

Shown on model 257 

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Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmission range (min. 2 m).
2	Remove cover from center console.	Model 257 as of model year 2021 with code 301 (Ashtray package)	AR68.20-P-2350FR
		Model 290 as of model year 2021 with code 301 (Ashtray package)	AR68.20-P-2350FRX
3	Open flap (1).
4	Pull insert (2) out of housing (4).	The front cigarette lighter with ashtray lighting (R3) consists of the insert (2) and the housing (4).
5.1	Release housing (4) using pull-off device (3) and remove.	Model 257, 290 as of model year 2021 with code 301 (Ashtray package) Extraction tool	Fig 1
5.2	Release housing (4) using pull-off device (3) and pull out of clamping sleeve (6) far enough to gain access to the electrical connector (5).	Model 257, 290 up to model year 2021 with code 301 (Ashtray package)
		Do not crush or kink or subject electric lines to tension. This will result in damage to the electric lines and can impair their function.
		Extraction tool	Fig 1
6	Release and disconnect electrical connector (5) and remove housing (4).	Model 257, 290 up to model year 2021 with code 301 (Ashtray package)
7	Release catch hooks and remove clamping sleeve (6).	When replacing the housing (4).
		Ensure correct installation position of clamping sleeve (6).
8	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction Tool (000 589 81 33 00)

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