Volkswagen Polo Service & Repair Manual: Cigarette Lighter Socket, Removing and Installing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
Cigarette Lighter Release Tool -T40148- |
Note
The removal and installation for all sockets is performed in
the same way and is only described for the cigarette lighter
socket. |
Caution
Using force to remove cigarette lighter sockets
without illumination can result in damage to the
mounting sleeve retainers. |
The Cigarette Lighter Release Tool -T40148- can only
be used to remove cigarette lighter sockets with
illumination. |
The puller is not capable of releasing the retainers
on power sockets without illumination. |
Sockets without illumination usually cannot be
removed without damage. |
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Remove the cigarette lighter, blank plug, etc. from the
socket, if necessary. |
Note
The illustration shows the socket removed. |
Caution
The socket or mounting sleeve can be damaged. |
Make sure the puller is seated properly or the
mounting sleeve retainers will not release. |
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Insert puller -arrow- in
receptacle so retainers -1- engage
in recesses -2-. |
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Release the mounting sleeve retainers by pulling on grip
piece -3- in direction of
-arrow-. |
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Pull receptacle with puller out of mounting sleeve. |
Caution
The wiring for the socket could get damaged. |
Pay attention to the lengths of the electrical wires
when removing the outlet. |
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Carefully bend retainer springs together
-arrows-. |
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Make sure the cigarette lighter insert is not ejected
completely into vehicle interior on completion of glow cycle,
and remains in receptacle. |
Install in reverse order of removal. |
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Caution
Using force to remove cigarette lighter sockets
without illumination can result in damage to the
mounting ...
Note
On some vehicle equipment levels, socket illumination is via
Light Emitting Diode (LED) instead of a bulb. These LEDs are
integrated with th ...
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