Interior - Rear Ashtray/Power Outlet Broken
68 07 05Apr. 5, 2007
2014500
Affected Vehicles
Condition
Rear Ashtray or Power Outlet Housing Broken
Tip:
Only applicable with jumbo box and arm rest options; PR-6E3+7A8 or PR-6E3+7A9.
Technical Background
The known causes are:
The plastic gear -arrow- becomes loose.
The plastic pivot pin -arrow- breaks.
Production Solution
New cover and rear ashtray or power outlet housing design change (CW 32/06) as of VIN: 1C_7M501610 and 1Y_7M402409.
Service
Procedure
^ Remove cover and rear ashtray or power outlet housing. See ElsaWeb, Repair Manual, Body Interior, 68 - Interior Equipment, Storage Compartments, Covers and Trim.
The cover and rear ashtray or power outlet -arrows- needs to be replaced.
DO NOT replace beverage holder.
Tip:
Use PR code to obtain parts. See required parts and Tools.
New cover design, as shown.
^ Remove and install beverage holder to newer design cover -arrows-.
^ Install new cover and ashtray or power outlet.
^ Ensure to attach electrical connector, if applicable.
Tip:
Advise customer the new ashtray or power outlet housing has a PUSH operation -arrow-
DO NOT interchange any components (ie, springs) from both designs.
Warranty
*Code per warranty vendor policy.
Required Parts and Tools
Tip:
Part number(s) are for reference only. always see ETKA for the latest part(s) information.