Facia switches - removal and refitting

Body electrical systems / Facia switches - removal and refitting

1 Disconnect the battery earth lead.

2 To remove a rocker type switch such as the lighting switch, press the switch to the ON position then insert a suitable screwdriver blade into the notch at the base of the switch, and prise the switch free from the facia (see illustration).

13.2 Facia switch removal

3 On other switch types such as the heated rear seat switch, simply lever the switch free from the bottom edge (see illustration).

13.3 Prise free switch from bottom edge

4 With the switch withdrawn, detach the wiring connector. Where applicable, warning light bulb holders can be withdrawn from the switch and the bulb removed.

5 Refitting is a reversal of the removal procedure. Check the switch for satisfactory operation on completion.