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Converter With Socket, 12V and 230V






Luggage Compartment Lamps and Switches


Converter with Socket, 12V and 230V

Socket 12V, 230V - 1 - is installed in side wall trim on right side in luggage compartment. Converter is installed on a retainer on right rear wheel housing and is joined permanently to the socket.





CAUTION!
The Converter with Socket, 12V, 230V (U13) housing contains chargeable capacitors.

There is a danger of electric shock.

The housing of Converter with Socket, 12V, 230V (U13) must not be opened under any circumstances.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim removal wedge (3409)

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

No repairs may be performed on the harness connector, on the wires and the 230V-outlet.

If there is a fault at harness connector, at wires, at 230V-socket or in the converter, the complete unit must always be replaced.

Removing

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

- Remove right side panel trim in luggage compartment

- Push the two retaining tabs - 3 - outward in - direction of arrow - and pull socket - 2 - toward rear out of socket mount - 1 - in side trim.





Outlet mount is joined permanently to the side trim.

- Disengage and disconnect harness connector - 1 - at converter - 2 -.





- Remove mounting bolt - 3 - and remove converter upward from bracket.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- When inserting converter, make sure that guide rails on converter sit correctly on bracket and converter fits securely after tightening the mounting bolt - 3 -.