23 14... Replacing reversing light switch

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION

Disconnect plug connection (1) on reverse gear switch.

Remove reverse gear switch.

Tightening torque: 16 Nm

NOTE: Illustration similar

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection

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