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

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, 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 Power Socket Connector
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Rear center console trim  :

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

See last operation.

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

Hold the left luggage compartment wheel arch panel from behind and disconnect the connector (1) from the power socket (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Power Socket Connector
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Luggage compartment  :

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

Fig 4: Identifying Power Socket Protective Cap
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Luggage compartment  :

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

See last operation.

Fig 5: Identifying Socket
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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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