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Putting dash switch in upper row of blanks?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by jspadaro, Nov 15, 2009.

  1. Nov 15, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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    jspadaro

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    How do I get to the upper set of blanks to fit a dash switch in?

    I can reach the lower row by pulling out the change holder in front of the fuses, but can't get to the upper row.
     
  2. Nov 16, 2009 at 8:13 AM
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  3. Nov 16, 2009 at 8:31 AM
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    The way I did it was get someone with a small hand to go up there and remove the blanks. All the switches come out of the front with a little force (there are tabs there so a little wiggling popped them out). To get the wiring in there I just ran a coat hanger down and pull up wire - plugged it in while the switch was out and popped switch in. For my custom switch I soldered wires onto switch fed wires down and then popped switch in.

    I know this might not be what you're looking for but just how I did it. I couldn't find a great way (at least easy way) to get to those switches. Didn't feel like taking entire dash apart.
     
  4. Nov 16, 2009 at 9:44 AM
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    Easier way is to just remove the whole console. It's only about 5 10mm bolts.
     

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