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Replace And Adjusting Microswitch (Striker Eye Switch)



Preliminary work:
Trunk lid power locking removed. Service and Repair


Component Identification:






Screw (10)
unscrew.
Cover (20)
unclip and remove with microswitch S88/3s1.
Reinstall in opposite order.

Adjust microswitch (after Installation)
Multimeter (01)
Connect according to drawing and set to acoustic continuity test.
Emergency actuation (30)
Actuate and press in striker eye (100).
Microswitch (S88/3s1)
Adjust against actuating lever (50) until acoustic signal sounds.
Emergency actuation (30)
Move back to vertical position.
Lever (60)
Pull toward microswitch, so that striker eye (100) slides upward and acoustic signal stops.

Perform function check.


Special Tool:






Commercially available tools and testing equipment
Designation e.g. company, order no.
Multimeter e.g. Fluke 23 DB
Sun DMM5
Thorn Emi Avometer 2003