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How/where to install a 12V socket in the boot for a limousine W211

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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 05:26 AM
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How/where to install a 12V socket in the boot for a limousine W211

Hello everybody,

I would like to install a 12V socket in the boot of my limousine W211 (420CDI).

Can someone help to find information on the topic?

Is there any hole prepared, where is it installed usually by MB?

Any picture would help

In advance many thanks
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by cc260E
Hello everybody,

I would like to install a 12V socket in the boot of my limousine W211 (420CDI).

Can someone help to find information on the topic?

Is there any hole prepared, where is it installed usually by MB?

Any picture would help

In advance many thanks
NO BODY ???
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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MBUSA: 12V socket 0008207251 + 0008207451 mount, power source f13 @ rear SAM located behind left trunk panel. Attachment shows mounting position – upper rear left panel.
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by konigstiger
MBUSA: 12V socket 0008207251 + 0008207451 mount, power source f13 @ rear SAM located behind left trunk panel. Attachment shows mounting position – upper rear left panel.

Many thanks konigstiger for the info.
Do you know whether there is a hole prepared in the body or shall it be drilled?( which I would like to avoid)
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:52 PM
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Honestly, a much better location would be on the other side with the net basket area. If you put it there you can charge stuff and it won't slide around. As far as cutting a hole I really don't think a hole with power will kill your car value and will increase it's function a lot.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 50ae
Honestly, a much better location would be on the other side with the net basket area. If you put it there you can charge stuff and it won't slide around. As far as cutting a hole I really don't think a hole with power will kill your car value and will increase it's function a lot.
Hello, 50ae,

My concern about avoiding to drill a hole is to preserve corrosion protection that has been made at the factory.
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Old Jul 28, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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That is totally understandable. I'd just drill it into the plastic liner if it were me.

Originally Posted by cc260E
Hello, 50ae,

My concern about avoiding to drill a hole is to preserve corrosion protection that has been made at the factory.
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