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Combination Switch: Removal

  1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove steering wheel as previously outlined. Remove screws retaining switch assembly to steering lock mechanism.
    Fig 1: Typical Volkswagen Steering Wheel
    G09361927Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

    Rabbit and Scirocco shown, other models are similar.

  2. Force switch assembly toward instrument panel and remove spacer sleeve. Pull up on switch assembly and disconnect electrical wires. Remove switch and separate windshield wiper lever from dimmer/turn signal lever.