Plunger Switch Removal And Replacement - Thermador Pro Grand PRD304EG Service Manual

Service Manual for Thermador Pro Grand Dual Fuel Ranges:
Figure 116: Door Latch (Shown Removed from Cavity)
1 Spade connectors (2)
2 Piggyback wire connector
3 Door latch
10. Replace the door latch if needed.
NOTE: If replacing the plunger switch, it must be done before the
door latch is re-installed (see Plunger Switch Removal and
Replacement, page 62).

4.5.20 Plunger Switch Removal and Replacement

Removing and replacing the plunger switch requires access from both
the top and front of the range.
These instructions are for the plunger switch shown in Figure 117.
Be sure to check QuickFinder for relevant information, documentation,
and the correct part number when replacing this component.
58300000157422_ARA_EN_A
PRD304EG, PRD364EDG, PRD364EDPG, PRD364ELG, PRD366EG, PRD366EPG, PRD484ECG, PRD484EEG, PRD486EDG, PRD486EDPG, PRD486ELG
Figure 117: Typical Plunger Switch
1 Tabs (2) – press both to release plunger switch
1. First follow steps 1 through 8 of the Door Latch Removal and
Replacement procedure, starting on page 60.
2. [For small oven plunger switch only] Detach the two wire
connectors from the two wider blade terminals of the plunger
switch (there are four blade terminals on the plunger switch).
See Figure 118, page 63.
3. [For large oven plunger switch only] Detach the four wire
connectors from the four terminals on the plunger switch. See
Figure 115, page 61.
NOTE: It is always recommended to label and tag all wires, wire
connectors, and harnesses prior to disconnecting them so as to
correctly identify their connections/locations when re-assembling.
Alternatively, you can photograph prior to disconnecting (for
example, with your mobile phone).
4. In order to remove the plunger switch, from inside the cavity press
the two metal tabs on the sides of the plunger switch (see
Figure 117) as you pull the plunger switch outward from the front
of the range. You may need to pry the bezel of the plunger switch
out with a flat-blade screwdriver in order to pull it out (see
Figure 119, page 63).
5. Replace the plunger switch if needed.
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