Light switch, removing and installing: Removing

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Carefully pry off trim piece on left side of light switch.

Fig 1: Prying Off Trim Piece On Left Side Of Light Switch
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Press switch release button on side of switch.
Pull light switch from instrument panel.
Remove switch connector and remove light switch.

Fig 2: Removing Light Switch From Instrument Panel

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