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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2010128I 2D CONVERTIBLE, N51, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALMOTORS, SWITCHES, RELAYSGENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - REPAIR (E88)INSERT HOLDER FOR CIGARETTE LIGHTER61 34... REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING SOCKET OUTLET IN LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT

2010 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N51, Automatic

61 34... Removing And Installing Or Replacing Socket Outlet In Luggage Compartment

2010 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, N51, AutomaticSECTION 61 34... Removing And Installing Or Replacing Socket Outlet In Luggage Compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks:

E88:
Remove luggage compartment light . See 63 31 080 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT .

NOTE: Work is shown on the E82 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.

Expose guides (1) of cover (2).

Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow from luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Press socket frame (4) from rear out of luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Disconnect plug connection behind.

Installation:

Retaining lugs (5) and luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3) must not be damaged.

Make sure socket frame (4) is correctly seated on luggage compartment wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 1: Pressing Socket Frame From Rear Out Of Luggage Compartment Wheel Arch Trim

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Unlock catches (1) with a suitable tool and feed socket receptacle (2) in direction of arrow out of socket frame (3).

Installation:

Catches (1) on socket receptacle (2) must not be damaged.

Make sure socket receptacle (2) is correctly seated in socket frame (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Catches & Socket Frame

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Unlock catches (1) with a suitable tool and feed socket (2) in direction of arrow out of socket receptacle (3).

Installation:

Catches (1) on socket receptacle (3) must not be damaged.

Ensure catches (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches & Socket Frame

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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.