Electrical system, general information

Assembly overview

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Caution If excessive force is exerted on sockets without illumination, the retaining sleeve may be damaged. Only illuminated sockets (cigarette lighter) can be removed with the puller T 40148. The puller does not manage to release the locking lugs of sockets without illuminated retaining sleeve.

Usually sockets without illumination cannot be removed without being damaged.

Assembly overview
1 - Cigarette lighter socket with wiring tail
2 - Cigarette lighter
3 - Socket
4 - Cigarette lighter socket
5 - Retaining sleeve
6 - Light bulb W 5 12 V 1.2 watt
7 - Bulb carrier

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