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Replacing Lights Switch on Viking

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Flush with confidence after getting the necessary help from Rick and VikTech to solve my Viking oven igniter problem I feel empowered to tackle the other remaining problem with the Viking range that was in the house I recently bought: a broken "Oven Lights" switch.

Existing switch:
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The switch simply doesn't work. The toggle is loose and encounters no resistance when you move it up ("on") and just falls back in to the off position.

I ordered a new switch and assumed I would have to remove the four torx screws holding the front control panel on and when I got it off, I could see how the switch was wired and connected. However, when the part arrived it looks almost like it just plugs right in. Here is a back view of the replacement switch:
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To me, it seems like the existing switch will pop out if I pry it out of the control panel. I tried that briefly and encountered some resistance so I stopped for fear of damaging something. Does anyone know if it really is a matter of prying off the broken switch and plugging in the new switch?

Thanks in advance!
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