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Backup Lamp Switch: Service and Repair


WM 947219 Removing and reinstalling switch for reversing light

Technical values





Preliminary work

Remove rear underbody cover. -> 519419 Removing and reinstalling rear cover - section on "Removing" 519419 Removing and Installing Cover for Rear Underbody

Removing switch for reversing light





Overview of switch for reversing light

1. Release connector on switch for reversing light -arrow a- and remove.





Pulling connector off switch for reversing light

2. Unscrew switch for reversing light.





Unscrewing switch for reversing light

Installing switch for reversing light

1. Screw down switch for reversing light. => Tightening torque: 32 ftlb.





Screwing down switch for reversing light

2. Connect connector on switch for reversing light until connector is felt to engage.





Connecting connector to switch for reversing light

Subsequent work

Install rear underbody cover. -> 519419 Removing and reinstalling rear cover - section on "Installing" 519419 Removing and Installing Cover for Rear Underbody