Removing Ignition Starter Switch

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NOTE: Voltage peaks

Risk of damage to load or to the control unit

→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.

Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Ignition Starter Switch

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Fit special tool Key 9800 on the union nut -A- .
Screw off union nut -1- using special tool Key 9800 and remove if from the ignition starter switch -B- .

Fig 2: Removing Union Nut
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Press ignition starter switch inwards -C- and remove it in a downward direction.
Release electric plug connection -a- and disconnect it -arrow- .

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electric Plug Connection
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