Replacing flasher switch on 2001 Passat

[lkubler]

Hi,

New to the forum here. Trying to save myself some $$ by fixing my blinker problem myself. Dealership said that I need to replace the flasher switch unit and sold me one. Can't seem to figure out how to remove the original. Any suggestions?

I've installed a number of stereos in previous cars I've owned so I'm not exactly a stranger to working on dash boards. I'm just not eager to rip this one apart if I don't need to.

I saw Karstipassat's request for similar information earlier this year but notice no one responded.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Linn

[boschmann]

I pops out with a little pressure. I carefully use a small screwdriver.

[lkubler]

Really? I tried that but it felt like I was going to break it or worse the trim around it.

Thanks,
Linn

[lkubler]

Ok, you were right. Went back out and tried again. Had to remove the lens first but then I could get a grip on it with my screwdriver and it popped out. After that it was easy to put the new one on.

Thanks again,
Linn