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Headlamp Switch: Service and Repair







Headlamp Switch (E1)

The headlamp switch (E1) consists of:

Fog Lamp Switch (E7)

Rear Fog Lamp Switch (E18)

Headlamp Switch Light (L9)

Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the key.

When removing and installing components in visible area (switches, covers, trim, etc.), cover by taping the areas at which a prying tool ( trim removal wedge (VAS 3409) , screwdriver) will be positioned using commercially available adhesive tape.

Removing

- Turn the headlamp switch to "0".

- Push the headlamp switch handle in - arrow 1 - and turn it a little to the right - arrow 2 -.

- Hold the rotary handle in this position and remove the headlamp switch from the instrument panel by the handle - arrow 3 -.






- Disconnect the connector.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Connect electrical connector.

- Hold headlamp switch firmly and press in rotary handle of headlamp switch - arrow 1 - and turn slightly toward right - arrow 2 -.






- Hold the rotary handle in this position and insert the headlamp switch into the instrument panel - arrow 3 -.

- Turn the rotary switch to the "0" position, release it and engage the headlamp switch.