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Removal and Replacement


WM 577819 Removing and installing central locking switch

Preliminary work

Preliminary work - switch for central locking

Remove moulding for centre of dashboard. -> 705819 Removing and installing dashboard moulding - section on "Removing" 705819 Removing and installing trim strip for the instrument panel

Removing central locking switch





Installation position

1. Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
2. Unclip centre moulding and switch -1-. Release and pull off electric plug.
3. Hold the moulding and pull the switch downwards in a circular motion, the switch is released from the two retaining lugs -2-.





Retaining lugs for moulding

Installing central locking switch

1. Engage bottom of switch in the moulding and swivel upwards in a circle until both retaining tabs -2- latch into the switch.





Moulding retaining tabs

2. Insert electrical plug into switch until it clicks into place.
3. Installing moulding -1- for centre of dashboard.

Subsequent work

Subsequent work - switch for central locking

Install moulding for centre of dashboard. -> 705819 Removing and installing dashboard moulding - section on "Installing" 705819 Removing and installing trim strip for the instrument panel