61 31 270 Removing and installing/replacing reversing light switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

N16, N18:

Remove INTAKE FILTER HOUSING

N14:

Remove INTAKE NECK FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release reversing light switch (2) with a suitable tool. Tightening torque: 16 Nm

Fig 1: Identifying Reversing Light Switch And Plug Connection

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