Removal and installation of the exterior lamp switch - ra54001403250x(3250)
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Model 140
Preliminary work:
Cover below instrument panel removed (68-150) .
Operation no. of operation texts and work units or standard texts and flat rates
| Quiescent current retention unit | disconnect, connect. |
| Ground cable at battery | disconnect, connect. |
| Steering column adjustment control button (1) | pull off, push on. |
| Locking element of exterior lamp switch (2) | press in with a screwdriver and pull off exterior lamp switch (2), press on. |
| Bulb (3) | pull out, insert. |
| Screws (4) | unscrew, screw in. |
| Covers (5 and 6) | take out, insert. |
| Screw (7) | unscrew, screw in. |
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NOTE:
Hold adjusting lever (8) with plate nut (9) for the screw (7) to prevent it turning when installing cover below instrument panel.
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| Nut (10) | unscrew, screw on. |
| Cover (11) | take off, fit on. |
| Pneumatic line (12) except with HPF and xenon headlamps | pull off, fit on. |
| Lighting (13) | withdraw, push in. |
| Exterior lamp switch (S1) | turn to left and take out downward; insert from below and turn to right. |
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NOTE:
Ensure the retaining lugs (arrow) on the exterior lamp switch (S1) are correctly seated.
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| Electrical connection(14) | unplug, plug in. |
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TESTER
| Quiescent current retention unit | e.g. Hans Zeheter CMP 12.2 |