Removing and installing rear cigarette lighter U9: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Special tools named: T40148, puller

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• Release tabs (2) on puller T40148 must engage in recesses in cigarette lighter (3)(arrow); for this purpose, push threaded rod (1) downwards as far as stop.
• Risk of injury.After detaching puller T40148 check that retaining tabs for lighter are not bent.If retaining tabs are bent they must be bent back to prevent lighter from ejecting. — Detach support (1) from puller T40148.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove cover (rear) for centre console General body repairs, interior68Centre console; Exploded view - centre console.
2. Release tabs (2) on puller T40148 must engage in recesses in cigarette lighter (3)(arrow); for this purpose, push threaded rod (1) downwards as far as stop.
3. Open mounting (3) for cigarette lighter/220 V socket.
4. Release retaining tab (5) and move connector (4) clear on mounting.
5. Pull out cigarette lighter (6).

6. Insert puller T40148 into cigarette lighter (1) as far as stop.
7. Turn knurled wheel (2) on puller T40148 clockwise as far as stop.
8. Use puller T40148 to pull cigarette lighter out of illuminated ring with bulb.
9. Remove bolts (arrows).
10. Move AC/DC converter with socket, 12 V - 230 VU13(item 1) to side.
11. Pull mounting (1) out of cover (rear) (2)(arrow B) and disengage at swivel bearing (arrow A).
12. Move wiring harness (4) clear at mounting (3).
13. Release retaining clips (arrows).
14. Take cigarette lighter with illuminated ring (1) out of mounting (2).
15. Guide out electrical wire through mounting.
16. ⚠ Risk of injury.After detaching puller T40148 check that retaining tabs for lighter are not bent.If retaining tabs are bent they must be bent back to prevent lighter from ejecting. — Detach support (1) from puller T40148.
17. Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
18. Turn knurled wheel (4) on puller T40148 anti-clockwise (arrow); this will open release tabs (2) on cigarette lighter (3) and puller T40148 can be removed.

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