Removing Ignition Switch

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Fig 1: Overview Of Ignition Starter Switch

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Carefully lift rubber sleeve on the ignition starter switch -arrow A- using a screwdriver, for example, and remove it.

Fig 2: Removing Rubber Sleeve On Ignition Starter Switch Using Screwdriver
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Carefully unclip molding for dashboard -arrow B- with a plastic spatula. Observe the two upper lugs when doing do.
Turn union nut using a narrow plastic spatula, for example, or using the special wrench T10152 tool and unscrew the ring from the ignition starter switch.

Fig 3: Turning Union Nut
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Press ignition switch inwards and remove towards the bottom.
Press connector -arrow- and pull off from ignition starter switch.

Fig 4: Removing Ignition Starter Switch
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