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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2008A3 BASE, 2.0 E, AUTOMATIC DCTREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ELECTRICALGAUGESINSTRUMENTS90 INSTRUMENTSREMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONCIGARETTE LIGHTER OUTLET WITHOUT FUNCTION SELECTOR SWITCH II
2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT

Cigarette Lighter Outlet Without Function Selector Switch II

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Cigarette Lighter Outlet Without Function Selector Switch II

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Release tool T40148

Removing 

Fig 1: 12 V Socket 5 -U26- -Item 3
GWWA90-10090Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- The release tabs -2- on the release tool T40148 must engage in the openings in the cigarette lighter/ 12V outlet -3- -arrow- and the threaded pin -1- must slide down as far as the stop.

-- If equipped, open the cover -1- and hold it in this position.

Fig 2: T40148
GWWA90-10042Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Insert the T40148 all the way into the cigarette lighter/12V outlet.

-- Rotate the thumbwheel -2- on the T40148 clockwise as far as the stop.

  • The piston -2- is pulled upward and the release tabs -1- on the T40148 spread -arrows-.
    Fig 3: Removing Release Tool T40148
    GWWA90-10087Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the cigarette lighter/12V outlet using the T40148 from the cigarette lighter illumination -L28-.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

CAUTION:

Risk of injury.

  • After removing the release tool T40148, check to see if the lighter retaining tabs are bent.
  • If the retaining tabs are bend, bend them back so the lighter does not slide out.

-- Remove the support -1- on the T40148.

Fig 4: Support, Thumbwheel, Release Tabs, Release Tool T40148 & Cigarette Lighter
GWWA90-10091Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Slide the piston down and hold it in place.

-- Rotate the thumbwheel -4- on the T40148 counterclockwise -arrow-. This loosens the release tabs -2- on the cigarette lighter -3- so the T40148 can be removed.

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.