Cigarette Lighter Socket --, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

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NOTE:

The removal and installation for all sockets is performed in the same way and is only described for the cigarette lighter socket.

CAUTION:

Using force to remove cigarette lighter sockets without illumination can result in damage to the mounting sleeve retainers.

The Cigarette Lighter Release Tool T40148 can only be used to remove cigarette lighter sockets with illumination.

The puller is not capable of releasing the retainers on sockets without illumination.

Sockets without illumination usually cannot be removed without damage.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Cigarette Lighter Release Tool:T40148

Fig 1: Cigarette Lighter Release Tool T40148
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Removing

-- If necessary, remove the cigarette lighter, the blank plug, etc. from the socket.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the socket removed.

CAUTION:

The socket or mounting sleeve can be damaged.

Make sure the puller is seated properly or the mounting sleeve retainers will not release.

-- Slide the puller -arrow- into the socket so that the tabs -1- engage in the openings -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Insertion Of Puller Into Receptacle

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-- Release the mounting sleeve retainers by pulling on grip piece -3- in direction of -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Release Of Mounting Sleeve Retainers

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-- Remove the socket with the puller out of the adapter sleeve.

CAUTION:

The wiring for the socket could get damaged.

Pay attention to the lengths of the electrical wires when removing the outlet.

Depending on installation location, it is recommended to use the Thrust Piece T40148/1 -2- with knurled nut -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Knurled Wheel And Press 40148/1

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CAUTION:

Make sure none of the surrounding components are damaged when using the thrust piece.

-- Disconnect the connector from the socket.

NOTE:

There are different versions of the sockets and cigarette lighter sockets due to different installation locations and construction. The differences are primarily In the length and type of electrical connectors. On sockets or cigarette lighter sockets with an electrical cable pig tail, additional work may be necessary to access the connector.

-- Release the puller retaining tabs by pressing the spindle -1- in the -direction of the arrow B-. Then release the press -2- by turning it slightly to left -arrow A-. Remove the puller from the outlet.

Fig 5: Identifying Release Of Puller Retainers

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NOTE:

Make sure the puller retainers are not spread.

CAUTION:

The cigarette lighter can be ejected from the socket when the heating cycle is complete.

Inserting the puller into the socket spreads the socket retainer springs and reduces their ability to retain the cigarette lighter insert.

After removing the socket, bend the retainer springs together carefully to tighten them and make sure the insert remains in the socket when the heating cycle is complete.

-- Carefully squeeze the springs on the socket together -arrows-.

Fig 6: Bending Retainer Springs Together

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-- Make sure the cigarette lighter insert is not ejected completely into vehicle interior on completion of glow cycle, and remains in receptacle.

Installing:

Install in reverse order of removal.