(Again) How to access the rear 12V outlet?

[josh88]

Hi Folks,

Need help please , I am trying to access the rear 12v outlet as mine's given up the ghost. I've read a few threads in the forum on how to do it.

The problem is, I have the plastic plumbing work that is in the way. I assume it is part of the rear A/C unit. There isn't room to even fit my palm in, let alone touching the wire behind.

Does this mean the only way to get access is to remove the plastic trims? How hard is it to remove them? Has anyone done it? Any hints and tips are really appreciated.







Thank you

[sharkcaver]

first I'd see if you can unbolt that piece enough to get hand clearance. Failing that, I guess you need to remove the side trim. I'm sure I've seen a how to on removing it. Its not that hard, but you could break xmas tree clips in the process .

[Darwiniandude]

Check out this thread. I posted some instructions on how to remove the top piece of trim because he needed access to the window:

http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=27956

Once you've got that done, you need to:
Pull the edge of the carpet up slightly near the rear side door, as the bottom trim piece has a few screws there (3?) going into the floor, which are under the carpet.



Remove the rear seats and cover hatch, and then the small corner piece which has a tie down point. I am talking about the corner bit of the floor nearest the rear door hinge. The tie down point has a plastic cover with a screw/bolt, then with the tie down loop removed that small piece just pops out, it's actually carpeted plastic. Under that are more screws for the bottom trim piece that go into the floor.



Is not that hard, but take your time.

When reinstalling, make sure about clearances around the rubber rear door seal, you might need to pull some of it off and push it back afterwards, or slip an old credit card/iTunes card to lift the rubber seal over the plastic trim.

[Hama]

Hi Folks,

Need help please , I am trying to access the rear 12v outlet as mine's given up the ghost. I've read a few threads in the forum on how to do it.

The problem is, I have the plastic plumbing work that is in the way. I assume it is part of the rear A/C unit. There isn't room to even fit my palm in, let alone touching the wire behind.

Does this mean the only way to get access is to remove the plastic trims? How hard is it to remove them? Has anyone done it? Any hints and tips are really appreciated.







Thank you

I know you might not want to hear it but you will have to remove the trims as Shane mentioned. Start with the white trim, very easy to remove. Just 2 screws to remove that handle thing at the top and unclick the whole white trim. You might get access to the socket from the top but will be still hard. If not, you are half way to remove the black one anyway, lol.

Cheers

[josh88]

first I'd see if you can unbolt that piece enough to get hand clearance. Failing that, I guess you need to remove the side trim. I'm sure I've seen a how to on removing it. Its not that hard, but you could break xmas tree clips in the process .

Unfortunately it's almost impossible to undo that piece without removing the trims. So remove the side trim it is then

Check out this thread. I posted some instructions on how to remove the top piece of trim because he needed access to the window:

http://www2.pajeroclub.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=27956

Once you've got that done, you need to:
Pull the edge of the carpet up slightly near the rear side door, as the bottom trim piece has a few screws there (3?) going into the floor, which are under the carpet.



Remove the rear seats and cover hatch, and then the small corner piece which has a tie down point. I am talking about the corner bit of the floor nearest the rear door hinge. The tie down point has a plastic cover with a screw/bolt, then with the tie down loop removed that small piece just pops out, it's actually carpeted plastic. Under that are more screws for the bottom trim piece that go into the floor.



Is not that hard, but take your time.

When reinstalling, make sure about clearances around the rubber rear door seal, you might need to pull some of it off and push it back afterwards, or slip an old credit card/iTunes card to lift the rubber seal over the plastic trim.

Thanks mate for the link

I know you might not want to hear it but you will have to remove the trims as Shane mentioned. Start with the white trim, very easy to remove. Just 2 screws to remove that handle thing at the top and unclick the whole white trim. You might get access to the socket from the top but will be still hard. If not, you are half way to remove the black one anyway, lol.

Cheers

True, gotta think of something useful to put in there while it's open LOL

[Darwiniandude]

I'm wondering if there is room to mount an inverter back there inside the trim and install a normal black household PowerPoint with its switched wired to the low voltage inverter input to turn it on and off. Always wanted that, a flush mounted 240 V point in the car.

[smwhiskey]

Probably not much help but ARB wouldn't even touch mine when I wanted to bypass the ignition and have permanent power in the back so I could power the Waeco off it. They ended up adding a twin socket connector.

So now I have 3 ports in the back....Which according to the kids isn't enough for them to plug in all their electronics.