Removing and installing hazard warning light switch E3 ► 01.2012 — VW
Removing and installing hazard warning light switch E3 ► 01.2012 on VW: 9 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)
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- Remove securing bolts (arrows) and take console (1) together with hazard warning light switch E3 out of dash panel, taking connected wiring length into consideration.
- Release locking lugs (arrows) and remove hazard warning light switch E3(1).
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and disengage ignition key or ignition and starter button by moving to position 0 (pre-detent).
- Remove trim (2) using removal wedge3409Trim/insulation70Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel decorative trim.
- Remove trim (1) using removal wedge3409Interior equipment68Storage compartments/covers; Overview of fitting locations - storage compartments/covers.
- Remove trim (5) using removing wedge3409Interior equipment68Storage compartments/covers; Overview of fitting locations - storage compartments/covers.
- Remove trim (4) using removing wedge3409Interior equipment68Storage compartments/covers; Overview of fitting locations - storage compartments/covers.
- Remove trim (3) using removing wedge3409Interior equipment68Storage compartments/covers; Overview of fitting locations - storage compartments/covers.
- Remove securing bolts (arrows) and take console (1) together with hazard warning light switch E3 out of dash panel, taking connected wiring length into consideration.
- Unclip connector (arrow) and disconnect.
- Release locking lugs (arrows) and remove hazard warning light switch E3(1).
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