How to Remove the Cigarette Lighter in a BMW 5 Series?
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The method to remove the cigarette lighter in a BMW 5 Series is: first take out the entire rear panel, and then the cigarette lighter can be removed. The BMW 5 Series models include: BMW 525Li, BMW 525LiM, BMW 530LiM, BMW 530Li, BMW 530Li xDrive, etc. Taking the 2021 BMW 525Li as an example, it is a mid-to-large-sized car with body dimensions of: length 5106mm, width 1868mm, height 1500mm, and a wheelbase of 3105mm. The 2021 BMW 525Li is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, producing a maximum horsepower of 184PS, a maximum torque of 290Nm, and a maximum power of 135kW.
Last time when I removed the cigarette lighter from my BMW 5 Series, it was actually quite simple, but required some caution. Remember to first remove the car key to cut off power - that's the safest approach. The cigarette lighter itself is located in the lower part of the center console, and you can simply pull it out by pinching both sides with your fingers. The key part is the base - you'll need to gently pry open the panel's surrounding clips using a plastic pry tool (avoid metal tools to prevent scratching the interior). After lifting the panel, you'll see the fixed metal bracket and wiring connector. The connector has a clip - press it to disconnect. The bracket usually has two screws securing the cigarette lighter base. Use a T8 or T10 Torx screwdriver to remove these screws, then the entire base can be taken out. Don't rush the process as plastic clips can break easily. When reinstalling, don't forget to reconnect the wiring and test the functionality.
