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Renewing 12 V socket 3U19: Audi Q5

Step-by-step renewing 12 V socket 3U19 for the Audi Q5: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017)

  • 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. ⚠ Safety hazard: the engine can start unexpectedly. Before carrying out general work on a vehicle with high-voltage electrical system, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition key from the vehicle. — Switch off ignition and take out ignition key.
  2. Open cover in luggage compartment side trim (right-side).
  3. Unplug electrical connector.
  4. 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.
  5. Open cover of mounting (2) and hold in this position.
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  1. Insert puller T40148 into 12 V socket (3) as far as stop.
  2. Turn knurled wheel (1) on puller T40148 clockwise as far as stop.
  3. Take 12 V socket out of mounting.
  4. Detach support (1) from puller T40148.
  5. Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
  6. 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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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.