Facia panel switches - removal and refitting

1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Rocker switches and push button switches
2 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully prise the switch from the facia panel.

3 Disconnect the wiring plug and withdraw the switch.

4 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Instrument panel illumination and intermittent wipe rheostats 5 Proceed as described in paragraphs 2 to 4.

Heater blower switch
6 Carefully pull off the switch knob, using pliers with padded jaws if necessary.

7 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, prise out the switch front plate from the facia panel.

8 Squeeze the switch retaining tabs, then withdraw the switch and disconnect the wiring plug (see illustration).

9.8 Heater blower switch removal. Switch retaining tabs arrowed
9.8 Heater blower switch removal. Switch retaining tabs arrowed

9 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Loudspeaker balance joystick 10 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully prise the joystick front plate from the facia panel.

11 Twist the joystick assembly retaining ring anti-clockwise and remove the ring.

12 Working behind the facia panel, disconnect the wiring plug and slide out the joystick assembly.

13 Refitting is a reversal of removal, but note that the wiring plug can only be fitted in one position, and ensure that the joystick assembly locating lug engages in the corresponding hole in the facia panel.

Electric door mirror switch - removal and refitting

1 Disconnect the battery negative lead.

Models up to 1987
2 Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, carefully prise the switch from the door trim panel.

3 Disconnect the wiring plug and withdraw the switch (see illustration).

10.3 Disconnect the wiring plug from the door mirror switch - models up to
10.3 Disconnect the wiring plug from the door mirror switch - models up to 1987

4 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

Models from 1987
5 Prise the securing screw cover from the mirror control panel, then remove the screw and withdraw the control panel.

6 Depress the switch retaining tang, then withdraw the switch from the control panel and disconnect the wiring plug.

7 Refitting is a reversal of removal.

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