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Backup Lamp Switch: Service and Repair


WM 947219 Removing and installing switch for reversing light

Technical values





Removing switch for reversing light

Removing switch for reversing light (5-speed transmission)





Overview of switch for reversing light (5-speed transmission)

1. Release connector on switch for reversing light -Arrow a- and pull it off.





Pulling plug off switch for reversing light

2. Unscrew the two fastening screws -1- on the holder -2-.
3. Unscrew fastening screw -1- and remove holder -2-.





Removing switch for reversing light

4. Remove switch for reversing light from the transmission.

Removing switch for reversing light (6-speed transmission)





Overview of switch for reversing light (6-speed transmission)

1. Release connector on switch for reversing light -Arrow a- and pull it off.





Pulling plug off switch for reversing light

2. Unscrew and remove switch for reversing light.





Removing switch for reversing light

Installing switch for reversing light

Installing switch for reversing light (5-speed transmission)

1. Replace sealing ring -1- on switch for reversing light.





Replacing sealing ring on switch for reversing light

2. Insert switch for reversing light in the transmission.





Installing switch for reversing light

3. Position holder -2- and screw down with the fastening screw -1-. => Tightening torque: 19 ftlb.
4. Position holder -2- on transmission and screw down with the two fastening screws -1-. => Tightening torque: 7.5 ftlb.





Pushing connector onto switch for reversing light

5. Push connector onto switch for reversing light until it is felt to engage.
6. Check operation of switch for reversing light.

Installing switch for reversing light (6-speed transmission)

1. Install switch for reversing light. => Tightening torque: 15 ftlb.





Installing switch for reversing light

2. Push connector onto switch for reversing light until it is felt to engage.





Pushing connector onto switch for reversing light

3. Check operation of switch for reversing light.
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