Switches In Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing
Switches In Instrument Panel, Removing And Installing
Switches consists of a switch housing and trim plate with relevant symbol. The trim plate is clipped onto the switch housing. If the trim is released instead of the switch during removal, the trim must be re-clipped onto the switch housing afterwards.
Remove switches with connected wiring from instrument panel opening prior to disconnecting electrical connection on rear of switch.
If necessary, temporarily remove switch to the left of of the switch to be removed/replaced to allow sufficient access to the wiring.
Switch blank-out covers (where applicable) are removed in the same manner as switches.
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage instrument panel 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.
Heated seat adjusters, removing and installing
Removing
CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Apply adhesive tape to instrument panel in area of switch.
- Carefully release switch -2- or -3- using a flat screwdriver -1- and remove.
- Disconnect electrical connectors.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Rear Window Defogger Switch -E15-, Emergency Flasher Switch -E3- and ASR/ESP Switch, removing and installing
NOTE: Switches cannot be removed using a screwdriver due to the strong springs in their engagement mechanisms.
Removal and installation is the same for all switches. ASR/ESP switch removal is described below:
Removing
CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- First remove driver's heated adjuster
- Reach behind the ESP switch using the tip of assembly tool T10034.
- Release the button for ESP -1- using assembly tool T10034 and remove from vent.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
- Remove switch -2- and -3- in the same manner if necessary.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.