Removing and installing socket illumination bulb L42, 12 V socket U5 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)

• Special tools named: T40148, puller

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• The cord has to be attached to the connector so that the electrical wire for the 12 V socket (3) can be pulled through again towards the front without having to remove the centre console.
• Release tabs (2) on puller T40148 must engage in recesses in 12 V socket U5(item 3)(arrow); for this purpose, push threaded rod (1) downwards as far as stop.

📋 Procedure

1. Vehicles equipped with MMI basic: Remove insert for centre console General body repairs, interior68Centre console; Removing and installing insert for centre console.
2. Vehicles equipped with MMI convenience: Remove multimedia system operating unit E380Communication91Infotainment system; Removing and installing multimedia system operating unit E380.
3. Unclip electrical connection (2) from holder.
4. Unplug electrical connector (1) and attach a long cord to it. [Note: The cord has to be attached to the connector so that the electrical wire for the 12 V socket (3) can be pulled through again towards the front without having to remove the centre console.]
5. Release tabs (2) on puller T40148 must engage in recesses in 12 V socket U5(item 3)(arrow); for this purpose, push threaded rod (1) downwards as far as stop.

6. Open cover (1) of 12 V socket U5 and hold in this position.
7. Insert puller T40148 into 12 V socket U5 as far as stop.
8. Turn knurled wheel (2) on puller T40148 clockwise as far as stop.
9. Use puller T40148 to pull 12 V socket U5 out of illuminated ring with socket illumination bulb L42.
10. Unplug electrical connector.
11. Release retaining clips in direction of (arrows).
12. Take illuminated ring (1) with socket illumination bulb L42 out of storage compartment (2) in centre console.
13. Detach support (1) from puller T40148.
14. Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
15. Turn knurled wheel (4) on puller T40148 anti-clockwise (arrow); this will open release tabs (2) on 12 V socket U5(item 3) and puller T40148 can be removed.
16. Vehicles equipped with MMI basic: Install insert for centre console General body repairs, interior68Centre console; Removing and installing insert for centre console.
17. Vehicles equipped with MMI convenience: Install multimedia system operating unit E380Communication91Infotainment system; Removing and installing multimedia system operating unit E380.

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