Removing and installing light switch E1 trim: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra
Step-by-step removing and installing light switch E1 trim for the VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra: 5 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) | Remove screw (1 |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove light switch E1Electrical system96Lights and switches in dash panel; Removing and installing light switch E1.
- Remove screw (1) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
- Unclip trim for light switch E1(2) from dash panel and detach wiring harness from headlight range control regulator E102.
- Install in reverse order of removal.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.