Replacing microswitch and interior light

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1. Replacing microswitch and interior light

NOTE: In the case of a defective microswitch, the complete wiring harness -4- must be replaced! See Fig 1 .

See REMOVING GLOVE COMPARTMENT .
On the retaining bracket -2-, press the locking tabs -A- apart. Guide out the microswitch -5-. See Fig 1 .
Insert a plastic spatula into the side of the interior light -1- and press out. Disconnect the electrical plug connection. See Fig 1 .

2. Installing microswitch and interior light

Plug in the electrical plug connection of the interior light -1-. Press the interior light -1- into the cut-out of the glove compartment. See Fig 1 .
Press the microswitch -5- into the retaining bracket -2-. See Fig 1 . Note the coding of the microswitch.
To fit the glove compartment, engage the electrical lead -4- into the clip -3-. See Fig 1 .
See INSTALLING GLOVE COMPARTMENT .

Fig 1: Replacing Microswitch And Interior Light - As Of MY 2002

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