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51 47 161 Removing and installing/replacing right luggage compartment wheel arch trim

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Operation up to work on 12 V socket is identical to: 

Removing and installing/replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim, see 51 47 151 Removing and installing / replacing left luggage compartment wheel arch trim 

Lever out socket (1) in direction of arrow and pull off a little.

Fig 1: Socket
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Disconnect plug connection (1) on socket (2).

Remove socket (2).

Fig 2: Plug Connection And Socket
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Installation: 

Guide (1) and catches (2) on socket (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Guide, Catches And Socket
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If replacing 12 V socket: 

Open cover (1) of socket housing.

Turn socket insert (2) approx. 30° to right.

Turn socket insert (2) under tension back into initial position and pull out of socket housing.

Fig 4: Cover And Socket Insert
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Installation: 

Align socket insert (1) with retaining lugs (2) to groove (3) of socket housing and slide in until it is felt snapping into place.

Fig 5: Socket Insert, Retaining Lugs And Groove
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