How to replace power window switch?
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The switches pop out from behind, depending on the year they're either near the shifter or in the console. The operation is the same.
I took mine apart and cleaned them in this thread:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1205555876/Power+window+switch+cleaning+(pics)
I had a switch that would sometimes not work in the up position, since this cleaning no problems. Hope this helps.
I took mine apart and cleaned them in this thread:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/12159/message/1205555876/Power+window+switch+cleaning+(pics)
I had a switch that would sometimes not work in the up position, since this cleaning no problems. Hope this helps.
SciFi65
True Classic
Well....
I just replaced a power window switch yesterday ('87 X). I used a thin flat blade screwdriver and a Jewelers flat blade to pry it out. It came out quite easily actually (took about 2-3 attempts). Granted I did break off about 50% of one side of the clicky holder on the old one (no biggie, it was FUBAR anyway). The Haynes Manual tells you to do the same thing....use a flat blade to pry it out. My window switches are by the shifter BTW. Reading Gregs link though, it would have probably been easier by loosening the screw on the back of the shifter frame.
I just replaced a power window switch yesterday ('87 X). I used a thin flat blade screwdriver and a Jewelers flat blade to pry it out. It came out quite easily actually (took about 2-3 attempts). Granted I did break off about 50% of one side of the clicky holder on the old one (no biggie, it was FUBAR anyway). The Haynes Manual tells you to do the same thing....use a flat blade to pry it out. My window switches are by the shifter BTW. Reading Gregs link though, it would have probably been easier by loosening the screw on the back of the shifter frame.
Sounds easy enough- but can't seem to pry out
Thanks for the detailed instructions, sounds easy enough, but I can't seem to pry out. I see one screw in front of the console, which I removed, Its really hard to get a finger under there to push up. I can fit a screwdriver underneath and can pry a little on one side, but I am afraid to much force and the switch will break. Any other suggestions. I have an 84. Is there another screw, which I'm not seeing?
Thanks for the detailed instructions, sounds easy enough, but I can't seem to pry out. I see one screw in front of the console, which I removed, Its really hard to get a finger under there to push up. I can fit a screwdriver underneath and can pry a little on one side, but I am afraid to much force and the switch will break. Any other suggestions. I have an 84. Is there another screw, which I'm not seeing?
There are screws on each side at the front of the console, top and bottom, if you loosen them it will be easier.
Hi Carolyn,
It is snapped together. The brown part is snapped into the black part. To get it apart, you have to gently pry apart the black outer part enough so the tabs of the brown center part can come out of the tiny rectangular holes. It will become apparent as you do it. Be careful, cautious, etc. as the plastic is old and brittle.
Hope this helps!
It is snapped together. The brown part is snapped into the black part. To get it apart, you have to gently pry apart the black outer part enough so the tabs of the brown center part can come out of the tiny rectangular holes. It will become apparent as you do it. Be careful, cautious, etc. as the plastic is old and brittle.
Hope this helps!
Dan Sarandrea (Phila)
Waitin' On Parts...
I have picked up the habit of using the appropriate thickness size of feeler gage blades for easing those plastic tabs out of their slots. Use the screwdriver for gentle prying then "chock" the first tab out of its slot with a gage blade then go on to the next one, and so forth.