12v Socket on Bulkhead

[PlastererPete]

I have a 12v socket on the rear bulkhead between the seats of my CSR. Its the original one and seems to be getting a tad tired. Plugging a usb adaptor in seems to intermittently charge my phone and X3.
 

I’ve sanded the inside of it but it hasnt improved so guessing it needs replacement. Only way I can see to get access to it would be from underneath avoiding the prop-shaft and diff.  Is there any easer way that I’ve missed?

Cheers,

Peter

[SamC]

Pete, I fitted diff struts to mine last year and when I was doing so I had to remove the riveted boot panel that sits behind the seats. 
 

I refitted it using rivnuts so that it screws in and out easily. With that removed changing the socket is a piece of cake. (As is diff oil replacement, cleaning etc.)

[Jonathan Kay]

If you end up replacing the unit I suggest fitting one with both cigar lighter and built-in USB sockets, at least one of which should be nominal 2.1 A for the quickest possible charging.

Jonathan

[PlastererPete]

Thanks gents. Looks like I’ll have to investigate the boot floor and see whats occurring. Annoying thing is, the Optimate charger still works fine using it to maintain the battery. 

[PlastererPete]

Weathers crap so took a look at it today. Managed to bend a couple of tabs out and remove it via the cockpit with minimal grunting. 
 

Thanks gents