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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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