Behind dash--access ?
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Behind dash--access ?
I have decide to mount the switch for my addon lights in the hole fo the pedal adjustment switch.
My problem is I can't install the wires onto the switch with the switch installed without removing the dash panel.
I am hoping to tap into to ya'lls experience here.
What is involved in removing the necesary panel(s) to gain access for this install?
There appears to be three separate panels on the lower dash.
Do I have to remove them as a unit or do they separate once I get the right screws out?
Thanks!
My problem is I can't install the wires onto the switch with the switch installed without removing the dash panel.
I am hoping to tap into to ya'lls experience here.
What is involved in removing the necesary panel(s) to gain access for this install?
There appears to be three separate panels on the lower dash.
Do I have to remove them as a unit or do they separate once I get the right screws out?
Thanks!
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Behind dash--access ?
There may not be much expertise out here. I don't think that the spot you are talking about even existed until '02. I know I had enough clearance to pop the plug out of the dash by removing the big panel under the steering wheel and reaching over. Do you have a switch that fits in the hole? Or are you going to drill a hole in the plug? The plug part number is 1C3Z-25044D82-AAB (tan).
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I got the plug out ok.
The switch I want to use fills the hole pretty well with a little dressing up.
I cannot attach the leads once the switch is installed, not enough room for my hand going through the side under the wheel.
This style switch won't allow me to attach the wires then instsall the switch either.
Maybe i I just need to look around and find another style switch.
The switch I want to use fills the hole pretty well with a little dressing up.
I cannot attach the leads once the switch is installed, not enough room for my hand going through the side under the wheel.
This style switch won't allow me to attach the wires then instsall the switch either.
Maybe i I just need to look around and find another style switch.
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Behind dash--access ?
Good ol Radio Shack sells an oval rocker switch that fits reasonably well. A very thin piece of black plastic, trimmed to fit between the switch and the dash looks really nice. IMHO!
Also with this style switch I had to use a backer plate on the back side of the dash for the nut to hold everything tight.
The number on the switch is R13-133. Since I really dont know I am assuming this is the part number.
I have used this exact switch on other application.
It has a bright red LED when in the on position.
I have found that if I mount it upside down the red light isn't awfully distracting.
I hadn't even thought of using a toggle. Will look into that.
Thanks
Also with this style switch I had to use a backer plate on the back side of the dash for the nut to hold everything tight.
The number on the switch is R13-133. Since I really dont know I am assuming this is the part number.
I have used this exact switch on other application.
It has a bright red LED when in the on position.
I have found that if I mount it upside down the red light isn't awfully distracting.
I hadn't even thought of using a toggle. Will look into that.
Thanks
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The offending switch is now installed!
It really isn't all that bad to get to the back of the switch now that I did it.
Remove the radio
Remove the ash tray/cup holder (4 screws two up front two in the back)
Pop the instrument panel off
remove two screws from the top of the panel where the pedal adjuster switch/ plug is.
I was able simply pull the top of the panel out enough to make my connections.
Reassemble in the reverse order!
I also found the extra wires in the harness while I was under the dash.
Now all that is left is mounting the lights on the bumper and making the connections.
It really isn't all that bad to get to the back of the switch now that I did it.
Remove the radio
Remove the ash tray/cup holder (4 screws two up front two in the back)
Pop the instrument panel off
remove two screws from the top of the panel where the pedal adjuster switch/ plug is.
I was able simply pull the top of the panel out enough to make my connections.
Reassemble in the reverse order!
I also found the extra wires in the harness while I was under the dash.
Now all that is left is mounting the lights on the bumper and making the connections.
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