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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 ftlb.±2 ftlb.





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 ftlb.





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 ftlb.





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 ftlb.±2 ftlb.
9. Remove spare wheel mount.