Switches In Instrument Panel Center Console, Removing and Installing

Switches In Instrument Panel Center Console, Removing And Installing

NOTE: The procedure for removing and installing the
- Emergency flasher switch -E3-
- Rear window defogger switch -E15-
- Seat heater regulator switches (modules -J 131- and -J132-) is essentially the same for all switches. Removing the emergency flasher switch -E3- is illustrated below.

Removing

CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Be careful not to damage instrument panel center console trim when removing switch. Protect trim in area of switch with adhesive tape before removing switch.
- Do Not pry out switches from the side. Only pull out from the top.







- Carefully loosen and remove switch faceplate using a plastic wedge tool (locally available) or wrapped screwdriver.







- Using pliers, grasp switch at the top of the frame as illustrated and carefully pull switch from opening.
- Disconnect electrical connection.

Installing
- Connect electrical connection.
- Insert switch into opening and push in to engage.
- Install switch faceplate.

Switch blanks, removing

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage instrument panel center console trim when removing switch blanks. Protect trim in area of switch with adhesive tape before removing blanks.







- Using a plastic wedge tool (locally available) or wrapped screwdriver, carefully pry out blank from the side as illustrated.