Micro Switch For Rear Side Section Flap

Removal
NOTE: The upper and lower micro switches are replacement parts. It one micro switch is defective, both must be replaced. See Service and Repair / Rear Side Section Flap. [1][2]Procedures


1. Remove rear side section flap.
2. Remove upper micro switch. Turn threaded spindle until the fastening screws can be undone with an angle screwdriver (Torx T10).

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3. Remove lower micro switch.
4. Turn threaded spindle until the fastening points can be heated with a soldering iron.
5. Heat fastening points and remove the micro switch.

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6. Unlock the secondary locking of the plug connection with a small screwdriver. Unlock both sides by inserting a small screwdriver and shift in the direction of the arrow. Figure shows secondary locking unlocked.

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7. Unlocking tool to unlock the old contacts in the plug connection

Special Tools:

8. Unlock the old contacts of the micro-switch wires with the unlocking tool and remove.
grey in pin 3
blue in pin 4
black in pin 5

Installation
1. Reinstall the new contacts of the micro switch wires in the same position and close the secondary locking of the plug connection with a small screwdriver again.
2. Install and fasten upper micro switch with bracket.
3. Install lower micro switch and carefully heat the fastening points (plastic) with a soldering iron until the material starts to flow.
4. The micro switch must be seated firmly in the fastening points after the material cools.
5. Reinstall the flaps.