escrtn03

Anyone know how to remove the cluster switches (i.e. wiper control, hazzards etc) from the dash hood? Don't wanna break it.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

gotta remove the inboard switches then outboard, inboard are self explanatory. outboards require some careful prying. luckily the hood is rather tough when prying from the side.

escrtn03

So I assume the wiper/headlight ***** just pop off? That's what you're talking about prying?

littlebit421

VERY CAREFULLY,

First you must remove the bezel that houses the switches, you can go about this a few different ways,
1. remove the steering wheel if you dont have a air bag. Or if you have a tilt wheel move it all the way down,
2. I like to loosen my column bezel, I do not completely remove it.
3. Remove the three screws under in the bezel at the top, and remove the two under.
4. pull the bezel back and disconnect the connectors and remove bezel completley
5. remove the turn signal handle and switch and If you have cruise control remove it also
6. Then you can remove all the *****, then the screws holding the switches in.

I like to remove the turnsignal and cruise switch to get the headlight switch and wiper switch out easier.

littlebit421

yes the ***** just pop off, they may take some prying.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

the big ***** i just yank off, the plastic ones i pop out by sticking a pocket flat head screwdriver under them and pop them off that way.

escrtn03

Cool. Thanks guys. I just didn't wanna go yanking on 30yr old plastic without a plan. Still might break, but at least I tried to have a plan.

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

the poles that hold the switches to the hood are most likely the only thing that will be broken, and not by your fault.

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

just gently pull the *****, they will slide right out.

if you do break the cluster, acrylic cement works great to fix it.

escrtn03

Got all of them out without issue.. except the hazzard switch cap.. Gonna try gluing it back together :/

littlebit421

The hazard always gives me the most trouble. Ive evem broken one before.