Cougar/XR7 V8-4.6L VIN W (1997)
Door Switch: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Unscrew the hex sleeve nut from the pillar.
CAUTION: Retention of lamp switch to the wiring connector is by one of three tabs positioned 120 degrees apart on the lamp switch. If, when
the lamp switch is disconnected from the wiring connector, the engaged locking tab breaks off, the lamp switch must be rotated 120 degrees to
engage a new tab. When all three tabs have been broken, the lamp switch must be replaced.
2. Extract the lamp switch and pull the wiring connector off the lamp switch.
INSTALLATION
1. To install the lamp switch in the pillar, pull the wiring connector and wiring through the courtesy lamp switch mounting hole in the pillar.
2. Connect the lamp switch to the connector.
3. Twist wiring and lamp switch four turns counterclockwise.
4. Push the wiring and connector back through the mounting hole and screw the lamp switch into the pillar until it is seated.
5. Close and open front door to make sure the interior lamp is operating properly.
