Cigarette Lighter -U1-: Notes
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The following descriptions also apply to Left Rear Cigarette Lighter -U3-, Right Rear Cigarette Lighter -U7-, Rear Cigarette Lighter -U9-, 12 V Socket 2 -U18-, 12 V Socket 3 -U19-, 12 V Socket 4 -U20-, Cigarette Lighter 2 -U25- and 12 V Socket 5 -U26- if they are illuminated.
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.