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12V and 230V Converter with Socket (U13)







12V and 230V Converter with Socket (U13)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

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.







The Converter with Socket, 12V, 230V housing contains chargeable capacitors.

There is a danger of electric shock.

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

When removing and installing components in a visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), mask off the areas at which a prying tool ( (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.

Removal

- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the 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.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note 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 -.