Removing and installing light switch E1 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

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• Turn the rotary grip to position "“0”" in order to ensure that the switch engages in the dash panel.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ When removing and installing components in areas on view, mask off areas in which leverage tools are used to lever out those components using commercially available adhesive tape. — Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
3. Turn rotary knob part of light switch to "“0”".
4. Press in rotary knob of light switch (arrow 1) and turn clockwise a little (arrow 2).
5. Hold rotary knob in this position and pull on rotary knob to remove entire light switch E1 from dash panel (arrow 3).

6. Release and detach connector (arrow) and remove light switch E1.
7. Reconnect connector to light switch E1.
8. Hold light switch E1 and press rotary knob part of lighting switch firmly inwards (1) while simultaneously turning it clockwise a little (2).
9. Hold rotary grip in this position and insert light switch E1 into dash panel (3) using rotary grip.
10. Turn the rotary grip to position "“0”" in order to ensure that the switch engages in the dash panel.

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