61 34... Removing and installing or replacing socket outlet in luggage compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove luggage compartment wheel arch trim on left  . See 51 47 151 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

Unlock catches (1) with a suitable tool and feed socket receptacle (2) in direction of arrow out of socket frame (3).

Installation: 

Make sure socket frame (3) is correctly seated on luggage compartment wheel arch trim (4).

Catches (1) on socket receptacle (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure socket receptacle (2) is correctly engaged on socket frame (3).

Fig 1: Unlocking Catches With Suitable Tool And Feed Socket

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Unlock catches (1) with a suitable tool and feed socket (2) in direction of arrow out of socket receptacle (3).

Installation: 

Catches (1) on socket receptacle (3) must not be damaged.

Ensure catches (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Ensure Catches (1) Are Correctly Seated

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