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> How do I remove the switches on the dash?
HeavyHeavy
post Aug 10 2006, 09:25 AM
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Hello.

I want to remove the metal dash trim plates from my dash.
You know the ones that are covered with the basket weave
vinyl. It looks like I'll need to remove the switches for
the lights and windshield wipers and the cigarette lighter.

Can someone tell me what I'll need to do to remove those?

Thanks
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post Aug 10 2006, 09:32 AM
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Unscrew the knobs. Once off, there is a washer looking plate with two small grooves towards the center hole. If you have a set of needle nose pliers, put those tips in those grooves, and turn counter clockwise, the center is threaded for the switch. keep turning and the washer will come off. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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QUOTE(bmunday @ Aug 10 2006, 08:32 AM) *

Unscrew the knobs. Once off, there is a washer looking plate with two small grooves towards the center hole.

I just want to be sure here ~ the knobs themselves (headlights, hazards, fogs) unscrew? I tried with a fair amount of force and they didn't budge. Does it matter if they're pulled out or not? I'm afriad I'm going to break it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I must not fear, for fear is the mind killer.
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QUOTE(Lavanaut @ Aug 2 2007, 06:51 PM) *

QUOTE(bmunday @ Aug 10 2006, 08:32 AM) *

Unscrew the knobs. Once off, there is a washer looking plate with two small grooves towards the center hole.

I just want to be sure here ~ the knobs themselves (headlights, hazards, fogs) unscrew? I tried with a fair amount of force and they didn't budge. Does it matter if they're pulled out or not? I'm afriad I'm going to break it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

I must not fear, for fear is the mind killer.


Yes, Muadib, they do unscrew counter clockwise. Use some force...Oooop's wrong book.

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Can anyone suggest any tips/tricks to prevent the housings for these knobs, that sit behind the dash face, from falling and becoming unreachable when you remove the knobs themselves? I can't see a way to get at some of them at all from behind.


You eather have A/C or you have sasquatch hands, eather way the wiring loom

usually held mine in place.
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HeavyHeavy   How do I remove the switches on the dash?   Aug 10 2006, 09:25 AM
Cap'n Krusty   Unscrew the bezels. While possible with thin prof...   Aug 10 2006, 09:31 AM
bmunday   Unscrew the knobs. Once off, there is a washer loo...   Aug 10 2006, 09:32 AM
Lavanaut   Unscrew the knobs. Once off, there is a washer lo...   Aug 2 2007, 07:51 PM
SirAndy   Unscrew the knobs. Once off, there is a washer l...   Aug 2 2007, 08:37 PM
Lavanaut   Can anyone suggest any tips/tricks to prevent the ...   Sep 25 2007, 12:14 PM
So.Cal.914   Unscrew the knobs. Once off, there is a washer l...   Sep 25 2007, 12:30 PM
TINCAN914   You eather have A/C or you have sasquatch hands, e...   Sep 25 2007, 01:20 PM
HeavyHeavy   Thanks. I'll give it a try when I get home.   Aug 10 2006, 09:44 AM
grasshopper   you can also use a penny to unscrew the retaining ...   Aug 10 2006, 10:37 AM
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