Wiper switch knob
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Wiper switch ****
How do I remove it? This **** doesn't have a square notch, just a small hole. I'very tried a pick and small Allen key but I've had no luck. Anyone have any ideas?
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There is a springy tang through which the shaft passes through. Position a pick behind the **** and press it against the ****. Hopefully it depresses the springy tang. Use a mirror to take a look at what I mean and you'll "get it".
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Well I just got it off seems there is set screw in it. I just pushed an Allen key in the hole kinda hard and turned and it back off enough to get it off. Maybe someone put a different style **** on.
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EDIT: Never mind, I see you got it off.
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Yeah it's not oem anymore and it was driving me crazy. I searched and all the instructions were to press the metal tab but I knew it looked different. Just happy to get it off and on it one piece.
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Just be happy that you did not rip the w/s wiper switch shaft out, and have something to put a replacement OEM **** back onto.
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I've seen wiper switches beaten to death in the salvage yards by hacks who didn't know the proper technique... prolly by Bowtie boys.
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i knew about Ford style ***** and how to remove them properly from owning an '85 ranger when i was young... doesn't stop me from grabbing the wrong one on accident at night when i can't see what i'm doing. oops >.>
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Originally Posted by Ripemdry
Well I just got it off seems there is set screw in it. I just pushed an Allen key in the hole kinda hard and turned and it back off enough to get it off. Maybe someone put a different style **** on.
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Originally Posted by Ripemdry
You know I don't remember. I think it was the second smallest metric one I had in one of those cheapo sets. I pushed it in there pretty damn hard and kept turning. Good luck.