Headlight Switch Removal/Installation

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Headlight Switch Removal/Installation
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Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Switch Components
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ITEM DESCRIPTION CHART

1 Instrument panel side finish panel
2 Headlight switch
3 Headlight switch electrical connector
  1. Remove the instrument panel side finish panel.
  2. Release the tabs and remove the headlight switch.
    • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
    NOTE: The headlight switch is removed by pushing from behind.
  3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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