Emergency Flasher Switch E3, removing and installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Trim removal wedge 3409
- Hook 3438 (2x)
Fig 3: Releasing Spring Pins Of Decorative Panel From Instrument Panel Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Removing
- Adjust steering wheel downward and to rear as far as possible, use entire adjustment range of steering column adjustment for this.
CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical components.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Carefully release spring pins - 1 - of decorative panel from instrument panel using trim removal wedge 3409.
NOTE:
- The instrument panel vent provides a hole on both sides to engage the hook 3438.
- Carefully remove the instrument panel at both sides from installation opening using the hook 3438.
If the instrument panel vent cannot be pulled out that way, proceed as follows:
- Position lamellae of instrument panel vent horizontally.
- Release all clips - arrow - by inserting clockmaker screwdrivers - 2 - and - 3 -.
- Remove instrument panel vent on both sides out of installation opening using hook 3438, the clockmaker screwdrivers must remain inserted when doing so.
- Disconnect electrical harness connectors.
- Press Emergency Flasher Switch E3 - 1 - out of decorative panel with air vent - arrow -.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Press the switch into the switch housing until lock mechanism engages.