Removing second row 120V socket flap

[allanmac]

I removed the 120V AC flap from the second row center console.

The steps are:

1. Get an Allen/Hex key or some sort small diameter right angled piece of metal. I used a 1.5mm key.
2. There are holes on either side of the flap at the hinge.
3. From the left side, push the hinge pin in (from left to right) using the short end of the hex key
4. It should slide out from there using your fingers. If necessary, pliers can be used for better grip.
5. You'll notice the right side of the pin has grooves.
6. Remove the cover and catch the spring.
7. Put the hinge pin back in through the cover and springs so nothing is lost and put it in a plastic bag and save it somewhere.
8. Done.

Reverse the steps to put it back on. I'm not exactly sure which way the spring orients but it hangs off of a tab on the flap.

So the goal was to put a 120V MagSafe charger into the socket and charge my phone when I'm driving.

It's an easy blind reach from the driver's seat to the MagSafe charger.

I got very lucky and the diameter of the charger doesn't overlap the angled tabs you can see in the picture so the charger is snug against the outlet.

It's a "Twelve South PowerBug MagSafe Charger" and I only saw one other vendor with a similar design but slightly different dimensions so I don't know if the angled tabs would interfere.

The magnet on the charger is good but not the strongest I've seen but I think the phone won't fall off. (I am using a MagSafe compatible case)

It works for now and I didn't have to do any wiring heroics.

 

[Cyclehoarder]

Hmmm I only have one back by the mother Jack. Did that come with a certain trim level?