Removing and installing cigarette lighter U1 — VW

Removing and installing
cigarette lighter
U1
Caution
If excessive force is exerted on
sockets
U
without
bulb for socket illumination
L42
, the retaining sleeve may be damaged.
Puller
T40148
can only be used for removing
sockets
U
(
cigarette lighter
U1
) with
bulb for socket illumination
L42
.
The
puller
T40148
cannot be used for releasing the locking lugs of the
sockets
U
without illuminated retaining sleeve.
Usually,
sockets
U
without
bulb for socket illumination
L42
cannot be removed without damaging them.
Note
The removal and installation procedure is the same for all
sockets
U
and is therefore described here only for the cigarette lighter socket.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Puller
T40148
Thrust piece
40148/1
Removing
Reconnect
battery
A
Electrical system
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Disconnecting and reconnecting battery
.
Remove
cigarette lighter
U1
from
socket
U
.
Note
For reasons of clarity,
socket
U
is removed in illustration.
Caution
Socket
U
or retaining sleeve can be damaged.
Ensure that the
puller
T40148
is seated correctly, otherwise the retaining lugs of the retaining sleeve will not be released.
Push
puller
T40148
arrow
into
socket
U
so that locking lugs
1
engage in recesses
2
.
Pull grip
3
in direction of
arrow
to release locking lugs of retaining sleeve.
Remove
socket
U
from retaining sleeve using
puller
T40148
.
Caution
The wiring for
socket
U
can be damaged.
When pulling
socket
U
out, take the wiring lengths into consideration.
Depending on the mounting location, the
thrust piece
40148/1
2
with the knurled nut
1
can be used.
Caution
When using the
thrust piece
40148/1
, ensure that no surrounding components are damaged.
Release and detach connector of
socket
U
.
Note
Depending on the space requirement, the vehicles are equipped with various
electric sockets
U
and cigarette lighter sockets. They differ in length and have different electrical connections. In the case of
electric sockets
U
and cigarette lighter sockets with trailing wires, it may be necessary to perform additional work in order to gain access to the connector.
Release
puller
T40148
locking lugs by pressing spindle
1
in
direction of arrow B
. Then, release
puller
T40148
2
by turning it briefly to left in
direction of arrow A
. Remove
puller
T40148
from
socket
U
.
Note
Ensure that the
puller
T40148
locking lugs are not spread.
Caution
Cigarette lighter
U1
might be ejected out of the
socket
U
after the heating phase.
When
puller
T40148
is inserted, retaining springs of
socket
U
are pressed apart and retaining force is reduced.
After removing
socket
U
, carefully press retaining springs together and check if
cigarette lighter
U1
remains in removal position after heating phase.
Carefully press retaining springs of
socket
U
together
arrows
Check whether
cigarette lighter
U1
remains in removal position after heating phase and ensure it is not ejected in vehicle interior.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.
Reconnect
battery
A
Electrical system
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27
Disconnecting and reconnecting battery
.