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How to Replace the Switch on an Opel Meriva

Model: Vauxhall Meriva MK 2, Meriva B - Years 2010-2017
Part: Push button

How to replace the switch located in the tailgate of an Opel Meriva? In this video, see how to disassemble it. Open and lift the tailgate of your car, use a screwdriver to unscrew the securing screws in the plastic panel (where the handles are and around the perimeter). Remove the plastic from the tailgate of the boot (use a plastic lever), disconnect any power connectors. Remove the faulty switch and install a new one. Proceed in reverse order for reassembling the plastics and associated parts.

Updated on 13 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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