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Thread: how to use rear flip out sockets on the bmw 320d

  1. 07-21-2017, 06:47 PM #1
    Sharky.Mike
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    how to use rear flip out sockets on the bmw 320d

    what am i doing wrong, how do you open the covers ?
    ive tried pushing the covers down to see if they spring open but no joy in using these can anyone help ?

    Thanks

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  2. 07-23-2017, 12:05 AM #2
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    Yes, please.
    Picture for reference?
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    i have sorted the problem out.
    it appears that there were plastic plugs in both of the power sockets, they were slightly pulled out so stopping the power sockets from popping out.
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  4. 10-10-2017, 04:50 PM #4
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    Rear Power Sockets.jpg This is the rear power socket in question
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