I have done some research into the lack of rear sockets in the UK models. Fuse 82 is responsible for them together with a socket in the boot. On Uk versions there is already a 20 Amp fuse connected to No 82, however it is not wired. Next to the fuses, there is a white connector, this has 10 pins. Pin 6 is the only one connected. To fit rear sockets in either the luggage area or rear seats all you need to do is connect your positive wire to pin 8 and run this to the appropriate position, and then an earth from your new socket.

I have fitted both the worst part of the job is running the cables under the rear seat and into the rear of the centre consul.

 

Does anybody have the UK part number for the plate/sockets mentioned in gIzzE's post above? (This is what I love about this forum - genuinely useful stuff helping me solve issues that my dealer says can't be done)

 

Non wood finish parts list....

FOR VEHICLES WITH
SEAT HEATING, REAR
ONLY APPLIES TO SEAT HEATING
S496A=YES
19 COVERING REAR SCHWARZ 1 51167135656 $12.05
19 COVERING REAR BEIGE 1 51167135657 $12.05
19 COVERING REAR GRAU 1 51167135658 $12.05
19 COVERING REAR TR?FFELBRAUN 1 51167135659 $12.05


Plus if you don't have rear seat heating you can buy a blanking plate to fill the hole where the buttons go.

24 BLIND PLATE 3 64228385142 $5.80

 

I've now fitted the twin-socket 12V outlet and done all the wiring as per previous posts on this thread and everything works fine. The spade connectors in the fuse box area are pretty small so if anybody else is going to do the same job just bear that in mind. Overall the socket plat and the four blanking plates needed (yes - four!) cost around 20 pounds but it's a nice job IMHO.

 

I've now fitted the twin-socket 12V outlet and done all the wiring as per previous posts on this thread and everything works fine. The spade connectors in the fuse box area are pretty small so if anybody else is going to do the same job just bear that in mind. Overall the socket plat and the four blanking plates needed (yes - four!) cost around 20 pounds but it's a nice job IMHO.

 

I've now fitted the twin-socket 12V outlet and done all the wiring as per previous posts on this thread and everything works fine. The spade connectors in the fuse box area are pretty small so if anybody else is going to do the same job just bear that in mind. Overall the socket plat and the four blanking plates needed (yes - four!) cost around 20 pounds but it's a nice job IMHO.

 

Can you post some pictures. Thanks

 

If you do not want to fit blanking plates, and want a more streamlined look, you should buy a solid back plate and drill your own holes for the sockets. The plate already has the position for them on the rear of the socket, so you can drill from behind to get them in the correct position. If you use a large wood bit drill, drill halfway through, before you break through the front, turn the panel around and drill back through from the front. This will prevent the facia from splitting. I have done this on a wood facia. I will post pictures later.

 

Here are the pics of my installation. I have also fitted an extra socket in the boot. This is handy for my cool box or compressor.