Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing cigarette lighter socket
Note
The removal and installation procedure is the same for all
sockets and is therefore described here only for the cigarette
lighter socket. |
Caution
If excessive force is exerted on sockets without
illumination, the retaining sleeve may be damaged. |
Only illuminated sockets (cigarette lighter) can be
removed with the puller T 40148. |
The puller does not manage to release the locking
lugs of sockets without illuminated retaining sleeve. |
Usually sockets without illumination cannot be
removed without being damaged. |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Push puller -arrow- into socket
so that locking lugs -1- engage in
recesses -2-. |
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Pull grip -3- in direction of
-arrow- to release locking lugs of
retaining sleeve. |
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Pull socket out of retaining sleeve using puller. |
Caution
The socket wiring can be damaged. |
Take care not to stretch the wiring when pulling out
the socket. |
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Carefully press socket retaining springs together
-arrows-. |
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Check if cigarette lighter remains in removal position after
heating phase and ensure it is not ejected in vehicle interior. |
Install in reverse order of removal. |
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Caution
If excessive force is exerted on sockets without
illumination, the retaining sleeve may be damaged.
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Note
On some vehicles, the illumination is not provided by a
light bulb, but by an LED (light-emitting diode), depending on
the equipment level. ...
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