Auxiliary Power Outlet: Service and Repair

Converter with Socket, 12V, 230V or 12V-115V

CAUTION!
• The Converter with Socket, 12V, 230V (U13)/Converter with Socket, 12V-115V (U27) housing contains condensers that can be charged with residual voltage.

• There is a danger of electric shock.

• The Converter with Socket, 12V, 230V (U13)/Converter with Socket, 12V-115V (U27) housing must not be opened under any circumstances.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim removal wedge (3409)

CAUTION!
• Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove ignition key.

• When removing and installing components in a visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), mask off the areas at which a prying tool (VAS 3409), screwdriver) will be positioned, using commercially available adhesive tape.

• The connections, wires or 230 V socket must not be repaired under any circumstances.

• If there is a connection, wire or 230 V socket malfunction, replace the entire unit.

Removal:

- Open the cover - 1 -.

- Using a (VAS 3409), remove the socket cover - 2 -, which is clipped in on both sides of the socket.

- Remove the two bolts - 3 - (1.5 Nm).

- Remove the inner outlet unit - 4 -. Both side brackets - 5 - must be loosened to do this.





- Release and disconnect the connector -1-.





- Release the outlet - 4 - at the retaining tabs -arrows- and remove it.





- Remove the two bolts - 2 and 3 -.

- Remove the converter - 1 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order.