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Removing and Installing Momentary-Switch Handle For Spare Wheel Mount

Removing and installing momentary-switch handle for spare wheel mount

Removing momentary-switch handle





1. Remove spare wheel mount.





2. Unscrew fastening screw -1- and carefully remove spring support for spare wheel.-2- Tightening torque 19 ft. lbs. ±2ft. lbs.
3. Pull off adhesive strips and remove spacers -3-.





4. Pull out grommet -4- from the spare wheel mount.





5. Pull out wire harness -5- and grommet -4- from spare wheel mount (-arrow A-), until plug connection -6- is accessible.
6. Release plug connection -6- and disconnect it (-arrow B-).
7. Secure wire harness -5- to spare wheel mount using an adhesive strip.





8. Unscrew fastening screws -7- and remove momentary-switch handle-8-. Tightening torque 2 ft. lbs.





9. Unclip cover for momentary-switch handle -9- and remove it.

Installing momentary-switch handle









1. Position cover for momentary-switch handle -9- and press it on.





2. Fit momentary-switch handle -8-, screw in fastening screws -7-and tighten to the specified tightening torque. Tightening torque 2 ft. lbs.





3. Connect plug connection -6- until the locking tab engages audibly (-arrow A-).
4. Push wire harness -5- back into spare wheel mount (-arrow B-).





5. Fit grommet -4- on spare wheel mount.





6. Insert spacers -3a - 3c- at the positions shown and secure with adhesive tape to prevent them from falling out.
3a - Spacer: 3.1 mm
3b - Spacer: 4.3 mm
3c - Spacer: 5.1 mm





7. Carefully insert spring support for spare wheel -2-.
8. Screw in fastening screws -1- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. Tightening torque 19 ft. lbs. ± 2 ft. lbs.
9. Remove spare wheel mount.