63 21... Removing and installing/replacing charging socket light unit

2018 BMW X5 xDrive50iSECTION 63 21... Removing and installing/replacing charging socket light unit

Necessary preliminary tasks:Β 

Removal:Β 

Unlock the connector (1) on the charging socket light unit and disconnect it.

Carefully unclip charging socket light unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Charging Socket Light Unit
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Installation:Β 

Retaining lugs (1) on charging socket light unit (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Lugs On Charging Socket Light Unit
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Carefully clip in charging socket light unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Connect connector (1) to charging socket light unit (2).

Fig 3: Installing Charging Socket Light Unit
G11110480Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Required reworking:Β 

RENDER: 1.0x

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