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2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard Trans

61 34... Removing and installing/replacing 12-V power socket

2013 BMW 128i 2D Convertible, Eng CD N52, Standard TransSECTION 61 34... Removing and installing/replacing 12-V power socket
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Special tools required: 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Check the equipment dependent sockets that are available.

Cup holder: 

Unclip connector (1) and feed through under center console to power socket (2).

Remove power socket (2) using special tool 61 0 250 . (See last operation.)

Fig 1: Identifying Connector And Power Socket
G09949637Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Rear center console trim: 

Remove socket (1) from the center console trim using special tool 61 0 250 . (See last operation.)

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Center Console Trim And Socket
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Luggage compartment: 

Open flap in left luggage compartment trim panel.

Put your hand behind the left luggage compartment wheel arch panel.

Detach connector (1) from power socket (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Connector And Power Socket
G09949640Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Luggage compartment: 

Fold up the protective cap over power socket (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Power Socket Protective Cap
G09949641Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Luggage compartment: 

Remove socket (1) using special tool 61 0 250 . (See last operation.)

Fig 5: Identifying Socket
G09949642Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull out 12-V power socket from housing with special tool 61 0 250 until connector is at bottom of light ring.

Fig 6: Removing 12V Socket Using Special Tool (61 0 250)
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Lever out power socket (1) in direction of arrow with a suitable tool.

Fig 7: Removing Power Socket
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Release latch mechanisms (1) with a suitable tool.

Press power socket mounting (2) in direction of arrow out of power socket frame (3).

Installation note: 

Latch mechanisms (1) at socket mounting (2) must not be damaged. Make sure socket mounting (2) is fitted correctly in socket frame (3).

Fig 8: Pressing Power Socket Mounting Out Of Power Socket Frame
G10098579Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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