Help removing fog light switch

Hello, I am trying to use my sock fog light switch for my new lights and can't figure out how to remove it. The lower row is easy to pop out but can't seam to reach the upper switch. What am I missing? (It's a 05 if that matters)

 

search the forums I know I saw some do a write up on putting other stuff in those plugs.. search 2nd gens..

 

Already tried searching "fog light switch removal" but could not find anything. Ill try to expand my search.
Thanks.

 

I got the fog light switch out by taking out the center blank, then I got the switch out by reaching in and pushing it out. To get the center blank out, I tucked strong fishing line behind the face of the blank, then yanked it out. You'll need something thin to tuck the line into the narrow space between the dash and the blank itself.

Hope this helps.

 

Hey buddy just did mine, really easy, this is what you do. Use a tiny flat screw driver to remove the mirror control panel, also remove the left side cubby holder thing right under it. This will give you space to see all the way up (from the bottom, laying on the floor of drivers side) to the fog light switch panel and others. Use a flashlight to see what your doing and a flat screw driver to push it out from behind and walah!!! i will make a write up soon with pics. THIS IS TE FASTEST AND CLEANEST WAY TO DO THIS!!

 

What about getting the wiring in there? I am currently trying to tackle this as well

 

http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3380

A member who picked up one of my heated mirrors kits posted this as the method he used for accessing the upper row of switches

 

Thanks for the link.
I'm swapping mine out for this switch for my light bar! #aironboard

 

What led bulb size is that?
T1.5?

 

Hahahahaha I love that switch!!! Where did you get it?

 

bulb size is T3

 

aironboard.com/online

 

This blank pushed out really easy, didn't snap or click or anything? I just snaked my arm around until I could push first on the cubby spot that is molded into the switch cover and then to this blank which almost fell out in my hand?


What I want to do is mod/add a garage door opener to my base model taco.
http://www.cnet.com/roadshow/auto/2016-toyota-tacoma-4wd-access-cab-i4-at-sr/specs/

After a week or so of crawling the forums I found this post and a more specific one here.
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/no-homelink®-no-problem-first-mod.394920/

There are some badass switches here and the only ones label "Garage Opener" I could find thus far.
http://www.aironboard.com/online/pu...nt-garage-opener-momentary-led-green-red.html


I do have questions, one to remove the cubby/switch cover do I simply pull, pry and push it out for the clips to release OR do I first have to remove a dash 10mm bolt? Almost every where I have seen has this topic they say you have to pull the door sill, the foot-rest and this lower dash bolt for the switch panel to snap off. Granted all those posts are on older models with completely different interiors. Question is does this pop off or should I get more leverage on it? I've already scratched and marred it with a screwdriver (only noticable to me) and don't want to do more damage.

 

I too would like an answer on this!

 

Easy peasy. No need to take out mirror control, cubby tray, or wreck your dash. 2 ordinary kitchen butter knives, nice & dull: slip one in on left, other on right, like using a slim jim. Wiggle both knives, while pulling them. Switch pops right out.

 

Just run a screw into it and pull on the screw

 

Love the switch , if anyone every asks tell'em it's for a flame thrower lol

 

I just replaced the back lighting bulbs in every switch except for the inverter...

Thanks for all the tips in previous posts. I ended up dropping the lower dash to get to the upper row of switches. Pretty straight forward. (Video link below)

Ordered the T3 bulbs from Autolumination. The amber matched my 2010 dash perfectly. They lock and unlock in to place with a 1/4 turn from a straight slot screwdriver. (Had to shake the old ones out of switch once unlocked)

The autolumination bulbs are tinted glass....The OEM bulbs had like a silicon condom-like cover on them. My guess is, that the heat retained by the silicon cover may be one of the reasons that the OEM ones didn’t last long...maybe?....so hopefully the tinted glass bulbs last longer...

Found a pretty good video...it’s actually showing how to remove instrument cluster. For gaining access to top row of switches...I was able to stop once i got to the part where the lower dash is separated from the upper..(10 minutes tops to get the dash halves separated)

I tried the fishing line...the butter knives...trim removal tools...My upper switches were locked in tight....couldn’t budge the upper switches till I separated the dash halves...and was able to get a small screwdriver behind them for some persuasion. Top switches seemed to take considerably more force than lowers..

Dash disassembly video:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bh_SmWsSZH8

 

Also replaced the climate control panel backlight bulbs with clear T4’s from autolumination. Changing those bulbs first was a good way to see how the 1/4 turn lock works since the T4’s are considerably larger than the T3’s in the back of the switches.

Not necessary, but found a pretty good trim removal tool on Amazon for $7 (Tresalto)..which made damage free removal of the climate control panel super easy.

 

If you have a 10mm socket you can have the blannk switch out in about 10 minutes. I don’t like prying on plastic it leaves marks and dents. Thats just me . Pull the driver kick panel off there’s one bolt there . Another under the ignition little flap remove the cubbies also . Then you can pull down on the surround under the steering wheel and the two tone pieces were the dash meets will separate. Then you can reach behind with your fingers and pop them out