Removing and installing socket illumination bulb L42, 12 V socket 2U18 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

• 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 cover (1) of 12 V socket and hold in this position.
3. Insert puller T40148 into 12 V socket (3) as far as stop.
4. Turn knurled wheel (2) on puller T40148 clockwise as far as stop.
5. Use puller T40148 to pull 12 V socket out of illuminated ring with rear cigarette lighter illumination bulb L32.

6. Release retaining clips (arrows).
7. Take 12 V socket with illuminated ring (1) out of trim panel (2).
8. Guide out electrical wire through mounting (arrow) and unplug electrical wire.
9. Detach support (1) from puller T40148.
10. Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
11. 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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