Removing and installing 12 V socket 2U18 - equipment version with long wheelbase — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

• Special tools named: T40148, puller

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• Release tabs (2) on puller T40148 must engage in recesses in 12 V socket (3)(arrow); for this purpose, push threaded rod (1) downwards as far as stop.

📋 Procedure

1. Release tabs (2) on puller T40148 must engage in recesses in 12 V socket (3)(arrow); for this purpose, push threaded rod (1) downwards as far as stop.
2. Open mounting (1) for socket.
3. Pull off dummy cover (2).
4. Insert puller T40148 into 12 V socket (3) as far as stop.
5. Turn knurled wheel (4) on puller T40148 clockwise as far as stop.

6. Use puller T40148 to pull 12 V socket out of illuminated ring with bulb.
7. Unplug electrical connector.
8. Detach support (1) from puller T40148.
9. Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
10. Turn knurled wheel (4) on puller T40148 anti-clockwise (arrow); this will open release tabs (2) on 12 V socket (3) and puller T40148 can be removed.

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