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12.4 Body electrical system
4.8 With the switch removed from the
facia, the wiring plug can be disconnected
4.10 Prising off the heater
control panel cover
4.11a Removing the ashtray insert
mounting screws
4.11b Disconnecting the wiring plug from
the rear of the cigarette lighter
4.12a Slide out the bulbholder. . . 4.12b . . . lever the tab . . .
4.12c . . . withdraw the body. . .
8 With the switch removed disconnect the
wiring plug from the terminals and remove
from the car. Prevent the wiring slipping back
into the facia using adhesive tape (see
illustration).
9 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Press the
switch firmly into the facia until the plastic
tabs hold it in position.
Cigarette lighter
10 The cigarette lighter is located on the
ashtray insert in the centre of the facia. To
remove the lighter first prise off the heater
control panel cover using a screwdriver (see
illustration), and remove the centre console
(where fitted) with reference to Chapter 11.
11 Remove the ashtray, then unscrew the
mounting screws and withdraw the ashtray
insert from the facia. At the same time
disconnect the wiring plug from the rear of the
lighter (see illustrations).
4.12d . . . and remove the plastic surround
12 Slide the bulbholder from the lighter body,
then lever out the tab in order to remove the
body. Remove the plastic surround from the
ashtray insert (see illustrations).
13 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
Handbrake warning light switch
14 Refer to Chapter 9.
Stop light switch
15 Refer to Chapter 9.
Courtesy light switches
16 Open up the door and unscrew the crosshead
screw from the switch.
17 Withdraw the switch and disconnect the
wiring. Tie a loose knot in the wire to prevent it
dropping into the door pillar.
18 Check the switch seal for condition and
renew it if necessary.
19 Refitting is a reversal of removal.
General
1 Whenever a bulb is renewed, note the
following points.
a) Make sure that the relevant circuit is
switched off before starting work.
b) Remember that if the light has just been
in use the bulb may be extremely hot.
c) Always check the bulb contacts and
holder, ensuring that there is clean metalto-metal
contact. Clean off any corrosion
or dirt before fitting a new bulb.
d) Wherever bayonet-type bulbs are fitted
ensure the live contacts bear firmly
against the bulb contact.
e) A/ways ensure the new bulb is the correct
rating and is completely clean before fitting.
Headlight
2 To remove a headlamp bulb first open the
bonnet. On G40 models it is necessary to
remove the turbocharger inlet in order to gain
access to the rear of the headlight. Move the
hinged cover to the rear and pull it out
upwards, then unscrew the crosshead screw
and disconnect the inlet from the turbocharger.
3 Disconnect the wiring from the rear of the
headlamp bulb (see illustration).
4 Remove the rubber dust cap.
5 Unhook and release the ends of the
retaining clip and remove the bulb from the