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Old Sep 22, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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Hello everyone! I have a question about replacing the bulb for the 4x4 switch on the dash. Does the trim panel around the radio have to come off in order to get to the bulb and if so how do you get the panel off, does it snap on or off or does it have a fastner some place Thanks for your help!

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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 12:19 AM
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The trim panel pulls off to access the back of the switch. Turn the vents both in so you can grab onto the panel with your fingers and pull it off.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Just be careful about the wiring for the 4x4 switch. Pretty thin-guage stuff. I usually disconnect the wiring harness from the switch in order to avoid having the panel hang by the wires.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Thanks for the tips guys! By chance would you know the number for the bulb as I could not find it in the owners manual. Thanks again!
 
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Old Sep 26, 2004 | 09:57 AM
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Helllo everyone, I took the trim panel off yesterday and found that their is a reason way that bulb is not listed in the owner manual. That is because it is a non- replaceable unit, it is located in the switch and can't be replaced. I took the switch apart and found that it is a green LED soldered to the switch. So you have to replace the whole switch. I cleaned it up and now the bulb works. Thanks again!
 
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