Electrical system, general information

Cigarette lighter -U1-

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The following descriptions apply to the rear left cigarette lighter -U3-, rear right 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- so far as they are illuminated.
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.

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