MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Hedge on August 09, 2010, 07:03:43 pm

Title: 12v socket removal
Post by: Hedge on August 09, 2010, 07:03:43 pm

After a little help here folks but how on earth do you remove the 12v socket once you have the ashtray out of the car?

Title: Re: 12v socket removal
Post by: vRStu on August 09, 2010, 07:49:11 pm

In what respect Ian?  How do you physically get it out of the ashtray?

Title: Re: 12v socket removal
Post by: Hedge on August 09, 2010, 07:58:28 pm

I fixed it  :evilgrin:

It seems you have to push the silver part upwards before the red bit comes out. :ashamed:

Job done. No warning lights or airbags deployed = WIN.  :pomppomp:

Title: Re: 12v socket removal
Post by: vRStu on August 09, 2010, 08:00:48 pm

That's lucky cause I was just going to post this from the manual -

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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.

Title: Re: 12v socket removal
Post by: Hedge on August 09, 2010, 08:06:56 pm

I don't know if you could call me a puller.  :confused:

Title: Re: 12v socket removal
Post by: vRStu on August 09, 2010, 08:08:02 pm

I suppose that depends on what you're watching  :evilgrin: