FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Door/Trunk Ajar Indicator/Lamp: Service and Repair







Door Warning Lamp

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim Removal Wedge (VAS 3409)

The following describes removing and installing just one door warning lamp.

Door Warning Lamps

Driver door warning lamp (W30)

Front passenger door warning lamp (W36)

Left rear door warning lamp (W37)

Right rear door warning lamp (W38)

Removal

When removing and installing components in visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), cover by taping the areas at which a prying tool (plastic wedge, screwdriver) will be positioned using commercially available adhesive tape.

- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

- Pry the Rear lid courtesy lamp (W51) - 1 - on the red side of the lens near the retainers - arrows - out of the trim panel with a screwdriver or the (VAS 3409).






- Disconnect the connector - arrow - and remove the warning lamp - 1 -.






Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.