Switches — removal and installation (Opel Ascona C)

1. Before removing any switch, be sure to disconnect the negative battery cable.

Heater Fan Switch

2. The fan switch is held in place by spring clips that should be pressed in using a knife blade inserted behind the switch socket while simultaneously pulling the switch out of the panel.

3. If you encounter difficulties pulling out the switch, you can use an alternative method of removing the switch panel after the mounting screws have been removed (see photo 21.3).



4. Disconnect the switch wiring plug.

Rear window defroster switch

5. This switch can be accessed by removing the panel screws and then pulling the panel out of the dashboard (see photo 21.5). Headlight switch





6. The spring tabs that hold the switch in place should be pressed by inserting a 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 unscrewing the mounting screws (see photo 21.7). Removing the switch panel also provides access to the instrument panel light switch, which is installed on some models.

Emergency Flashing Light Switch

8. Access to this switch is obtained in the same way as described for the rear window heating switch.

Steering Column Switches

9. Loosen the mounting screws and remove the lower cover from the top of the steering column.

10. Remove the top cover. It should be possible to remove the column through the steering lock socket, but if this is difficult, you can first remove the lock by pressing on its plunger with a thin rod. The ignition key must be in position "1".

11. Press the retaining tabs on the switch and pull it out far enough to allow the electrical plug to be disconnected. Remove the switch (see photo 21.11 A and B).

Interior Light Switch

12. It is located in the door pillar and is of the plunger type.

13. To remove the switch, unscrew the retaining screw and pull it out of the stand (see photo 21.13).





14. If you need to remove this switch completely, tape its wiring to the door pillar to prevent the wiring from sliding into the pillar.

15. Before installing the switch in place, lubricate its moving parts with Vaseline to prevent corrosion.

Rear fog light switch

16. Access to this switch and others adjacent to it is best obtained by unscrewing the retaining screws and pulling the entire switch panel out of the dashboard (see photo 21.16). You can get to the two fixing screws after removing the plastic decorative plate on the left.



17. The electrical wiring plugs and switches can then be released by pressing on the tabs of their spring clips.

Trunk Light Switch (Estate)

18. Remove the rear door interior trim panel (see Chapter 11, Section 15).

19. Press the switch plunger and disconnect the wiring from the back of the switch. Press the switch housing out of the rear door (see photo 21.19).

Electric window lift switches

20. If such a mechanism is installed, the switches are located on the upper part of the center console.

21. To remove them, simply pull the switch in question out of place, then lift it up so that its wiring can be disconnected (see photo 21.21A).

External rear view mirror electric position adjuster switch

22. This switch is accessed in the same manner as described for the electric window switches.

All switches

23. Installation is carried out by performing the above steps for removal in reverse order; before installation, check that the switch functions properly. The switches, which are held in place by spring tabs, simply click into place.