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Dome Lamp Switch: Service and Repair


WM 960519 Removing and installing door contact switch

Preliminary work

1. Remove door lock. -> 571719 Removing and installing door lock - section on "Removing" Service and Repair

Removing door contact switch





Overview of door contact switch

1. Unscrew fastening screw -arrow 1- and pull the holder and plug upwards -arrow-.





Removing holder and plug

2. Pull the plug out of the holder -arrow A-.





Removing plug and releasing lead

3. Disengage lead from the holder -arrow B- and remove upwards -arrow C-.
4. Lever out fastening clip with a suitable screwdriver -arrow A- and remove the clip and the door contact switch -arrow B-.





Removing door contact switch

Installing door contact switch

1. Install door contact switch in the locking bores -arrow A- and fasten it to the door lock with the fastening clip -arrow B-.





Installing door contact switch

2. Press plug into the holder -arrow A- until it clicks into place.





Inserting plug and securing lead

3. Insert electrical wire -arrow B- and lay it in the guide -arrow C-.
4. Insert the holder and plug into the door lock -arrow- and tighten with the fastening screw -1-.





Installing holder and plug

Subsequent work

1. Install door lock. -> 571719 Removing and installing door lock - section on "Installing" Service and Repair