Switch from center console, removing and installing: Removing

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Grab trim piece -1- by hand through the ash tray opening.
Carefully pull the trim piece -1- in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Trim Piece From Center Of Instrument Panel

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Remove the trim piece -1- carefully.

Fig 2: Removing Trim Piece From Center Of Instrument Panel

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Disconnect the harness connector to the switch to be serviced.
Push out the switch in direction of the arrow.