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Emergency Flasher Switch -E3- Removing and Installing




Switches In Instrument Panel, Removing And Installing

Switches consists of a switch housing and trim plate with relevant symbol. The trim plate is clipped onto the switch housing. If the trim is released instead of the switch during removal, the trim must be re-clipped onto the switch housing afterwards.

Remove switches with connected wiring from instrument panel opening prior to disconnecting electrical connection on rear of switch.

If necessary, temporarily remove switch to the left of of the switch to be removed/replaced to allow sufficient access to the wiring.


NOTE: Switch blank-out covers (where applicable) are removed in the same manner as switches.


CAUTION!
- Be careful not to damage instrument panel when removing switch. Protect trim in area of switch with adhesive tape before removing switch.
- Do Not pry out switches from the side. Only pull out from the top.



Rear Window Defogger Switch -E15-, Emergency Flasher Switch -E3- And ASR/ESP Switch, Removing And Installing







Removal and installation is the same for all switches.

ASR/ESP switch removal is described below:


NOTE: Switches cannot be removed using a screwdriver due to the strong springs in their engagement mechanisms.


Removing
- First remove driver's side heated seat control module/regulator.
- Reach behind the ESP switch using the tip of assembly tool T10034.
- Release the button for ESP -1- using assembly tool T10034 and remove from vent.
- Disengage and disconnect electrical harness connectors.
- Remove emergency flasher switch -2- and switch for heated rear window -3- in the same manner if necessary.

Installing
- Connect and engage all electrical harness connectors.
- Insert switches into vent and engage.