Removing and installing cigarette lighter U1: VW Jetta VI / Golf V / Jetta

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Jetta VI (16, 2010–2018), VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

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• For reasons of clarity, socketU is removed in illustration.
• Ensure that the puller T40148 locking lugs are not spread.
• Check whether cigarette lighter U1 remains in removal position after heating phase and ensure it is not ejected in vehicle interior.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ If excessive force is exerted on socketsU without bulb for socket illumination L42, the retaining sleeve may be damaged. Puller T40148 can only be used for removing socketsU (cigarette lighter U1) with bulb for socket illumination L42.The puller T40148 cannot be used for releasing the locking lugs of the socketsU without illuminated retaining sleeve. Usually, socketsU without bulb for socket illumination L42 cannot be removed without damaging them. — Reconnect batteryAElectrical system 27. Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
2. Remove cigarette lighter U1 from socketU. [Note: For reasons of clarity, socketU is removed in illustration.]
3. ⚠ SocketU 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 socketU so that locking lugs (1) engage in recesses (2).
4. Pull grip (3) in direction of (arrow) to release locking lugs of retaining sleeve.
5. Remove socketU from retaining sleeve using puller T40148.

6. ⚠ When using the thrust piece40148/1, ensure that no surrounding components are damaged. — Release and detach connector of socketU. [Note: Depending on the space requirement, the vehicles are equipped with various electric socketsU and cigarette lighter sockets. They differ in length and have different electrical connections. In the case of electric socketsU and cigarette lighter sockets with trailing wires, it may be necessary to perform additional work in order to gain access to the connector.]
7. 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 socketU. [Note: Ensure that the puller T40148 locking lugs are not spread.]
8. ⚠ Cigarette lighter U1 might be ejected out of the socketU after the heating phase. When puller T40148 is inserted, retaining springs of socketU are pressed apart and retaining force is reduced. After removing socketU, carefully press retaining springs together and check if cigarette lighter U1 remains in removal position after heating phase. — Carefully press retaining springs of socketU together (arrows)
9. Check whether cigarette lighter U1 remains in removal position after heating phase and ensure it is not ejected in vehicle interior.
10. Reconnect batteryAElectrical system 27. Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.

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