How do I reinstall light switch and vent?

[DavidSF]

Hi,

I've been following the excellent instructions from this forum to replace the ignition lock cylinder and switch assembly on my '01 Boxster and I'm almost done. I'm having a problem reinstalling the vent and light switch. The problem is there's no slack with the light switch electrical connector in the dash. I read that it's easier if I remove the light switch from the vent and connect the switch to the electrical connector and then reinstall the vent. Can someone tell me how to remove the light switch from the vent? I removed the nut and tried to follow the instructions in the Bentley manual to turn the switch a bit counterclockwise and it should come out but it doesn't. Below is a pic of my situation. Any help appreciated in reinstalling the vent and light switch. Thanks, David

http://i41.tinypic.com/fx54c6.jpg

Also I found this piece of plastic on the floor mat. Anyone know what it's for?

http://i44.tinypic.com/muiuzq.jpg

[RFM]

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=26664

996 use the same system.

[RFM]

The part in your pic. is a slat of the air vent, good luck to reinstall the slat. :censored:

[Halo]

take a look at post #12.

here is a picture of what it looks like. you already may have figured it out.

I ran into this problem when changing my ignition assembly.

http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...st&p=113618