Heater fan switch
2. The fan switch is held in place by spring-loaded tabs that must be pressed using a knife blade inserted behind the switch socket while pulling the switch out of the panel.
3. If you are having trouble removing the switch, an alternative method is to remove the switch panel after removing the mounting screws (see photo 21.3).
Photo 21.3 Unscrewing the switch panel mounting screw
4. Disconnect the switch wiring plug.
Heated rear window switch
5. This switch can be accessed by removing the panel screws and then pulling the panel out of the dash (see photo 21.5). Headlight switch
Photo 21.5 Mounting panel and heater fan/heated rear window/hazard warning switches
6. The spring tabs that hold the switch must be pressed by inserting the blade behind the switch socket, and then the switch is pulled out of the panel until its wiring can be disconnected.
7. Alternatively, you can remove the entire switch panel after removing the mounting screws (see photo 21.7). Removing the switch panel also provides access to the instrument illumination switch, which is installed on some models.
Photo 21.7 Light switch panel screw
Emergency flasher switch
8. This switch is accessed in the same way as described for the heated rear window switch.
Steering Column Switches
9. Remove the mounting screws and lower casing from the top of the steering column.
10. Remove the top casing. It should be possible to remove the column through the steering lock socket, however, if this is difficult, you can first remove this lock by pressing its plunger with some thin rod. The ignition key must be in position "1".
11. Press the retaining tabs of the switch and pull it out far enough to disconnect the wiring plug. Remove the switch (see photo 21.11 A and B).
Photo 21.11A Pressing the retaining protrusions of the switch on the steering column
Photo 21.11B Removing the steering column switch
Interior light switch
12. It is located in the door pillar and is a plunger type.
13. To remove the switch, unscrew the retaining screw and pull it out of the rack (see photo 21.13).
Photo 21.13 Interior lighting switch
14. If you need to remove this switch completely, secure its wiring to the door post with adhesive tape to prevent the wiring from creeping into the post.
15. Before reinstalling the switch, lubricate its moving parts with Vaseline to prevent corrosion.
Rear fog light switch
16. This switch and others adjacent to it are best accessed by removing the retaining screws and pulling the entire switch panel out of the dash (see photo 21.16). You can get to the two fixing screws after removing the plastic decorative plate on the left.
Photo 21.16 Rear fog light switch panel
17. The wiring plugs and switches can then be released by pressing the tabs on their spring clips.
Luggage compartment light switch (Estate)
18. Remove the rear door interior trim panel (see Chapter 11, Section 15).
19. Push the switch plunger and disconnect the electrical wiring from the back of the switch. Pull the switch housing out of the rear door by pressing (see photo 21.19).
Photo 21.19 Removing the trunk light switch (Estate)
Power window switches
20. If such a mechanism is installed, the switches are located on the top of the center console.
21. To remove them, simply pull the desired switch out of place, then lift it up so you can disconnect its wiring (see photo 21.21A).
Photo 21.21A Removing the electric regulator switch for the position of the exterior rear view mirror
Photo 21.21B Wiring of the electric regulator switch for the position of the exterior rear view mirror
Switch for electric position of the outside rear view mirror
22. This switch is accessed in the same manner as described for the power window switches.
All switches
23. Reinstallation is carried out by performing the above removal steps in reverse order; Before installation, check that the switch is functioning properly. The switches, which are held in place by spring lugs, simply slide into place.
Figure 12.15. Releasing the ignition lock cylinder. The arrow indicates the position of the thin rod pressing the plunger
Figure 12.16. Luggage compartment light switch - Estate
Figure 12.17. Power window switches
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