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• The piston -2- moves upwards and the release tabs -1- on
puller - T40148- spread apart -arrows-.
– Use puller - T40148- to pull cigarette lighter out of illuminated
ring.
– Unplug electrical connector.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
Caution
Risk of injury.
♦ After detaching puller - T40148- check that retaining tabs
for lighter are not bent.
♦ If retaining tabs are bent they must be bent back to prevent
lighter from ejecting.
– Detach support -1- from puller - T40148- .
– Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
– Turn knurled wheel -4- on puller - T40148- anti-clockwise
-arrow-; this will open release tabs -2- on cigarette lighter
-item 3- and puller - T40148- can be removed.
2.4 Removing and installing cigarette lighter
illumination bulb - L28-
– Remove 12 V socket ⇒ page 99 .
– Release retaining clips in direction of -arrows-.
– Take illuminated ring -1- with cigarette lighter illumination bulb
out of rear trim panel -2- for centre console.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Illuminated ring can only be fitted in one position into mounting.
– Install 12 V socket ⇒ page 99 .
2.5 Removing and installing 12 V socket -
U18- / -U19- in long centre console
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Audi A8 2003 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 08.2014
100 Rep. gr.90 - Gauges, instruments