Underhood Lamp: Service and Repair

Engine Hood Contact Switch (F266)

The engine hood contact switch is installed in the hood latch.

Removal

- Switch off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

- Remove the radiator grille.

- Remove the air filter housing.

- Remove the connector - 1 - from the retainer and disconnect it.






- Remove the hood latch.

• Bowden cable may remain connected to the lid lock.

- Cut the cable tie - 2 -, if necessary.






- Release the tab - 1 - and slide the engine hood contact switch in the oblong holes until it is possible to remove it from the hood.

- Loosen the wiring harness for the contact switch - 1 - and remove it from the lock carrier toward the inside from between the fan shroud and the lock carrier.






Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.