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Posted by: Stephane Apr 26 2004, 04:51 PM

How do I safely remove those switches from the dash? any tricks or what special tools do I need?

Stephane

Posted by: Mark Henry Apr 26 2004, 04:55 PM

The knobs you just unscrew.

There is a special tool for the retainer nut but needle nose pliers will work.

Posted by: Brad Roberts Apr 27 2004, 01:11 AM

Stephane,

Did you figure this out ? I can post pics for you if need be.

B

Posted by: 4WheelDrifter Apr 27 2004, 08:30 AM

I'm wondering if meant how to get them out from the back also. It's not easy from the quick look I took.

Posted by: Gint Apr 27 2004, 06:39 PM

I I haven't already said it, welcome to the club!

Is Stephane like Stephan or Stephanie?

Posted by: dmenche914 Apr 27 2004, 08:13 PM

Disconnect your battery before starting!!! (else you could end up ruining a very very expensive wire harness)

After the knobs are unscrewed, the aluminum bezel that is basically a nut holding the switch can be worked free with a needle pliers, stubborn bezels can be lossened by reaching behind to the switch, and twisting it (it has better leverage than the bezel)

If you are pulling all the stuff from the dash, get the instrument pod (all three main gages) out first, that will allow you to reach in from above to the switches, this will help with access if you need more room.

good luck, dave

Posted by: jfort Apr 28 2004, 12:41 PM

nobody said to unscrew and lower the fuse block, or was that assumed?