How to get Rear Window switch out?
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How to get Rear Window switch out?
Any clues? I've searched the FAQ's but nothing stood out.
Window works fine w/ the front switch, but not the rear one (key).
I can hear it clicking when I press the buttons, but wanted to get it out of there and probe/inspect it.
I did pull the 'wedge' out and it loosened, but unsure what I'm missing. (note, truck does have the aluminum trim thingy on the outside.)
Hints? Thanks.
Window works fine w/ the front switch, but not the rear one (key).
I can hear it clicking when I press the buttons, but wanted to get it out of there and probe/inspect it.
I did pull the 'wedge' out and it loosened, but unsure what I'm missing. (note, truck does have the aluminum trim thingy on the outside.)
Hints? Thanks.
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The window must be up (or out if gate is down) Open the access panel. Its been awhile, so I dont remembe if you must remove the window and track. But I dont think so. In any case, the aluminum thing makes no differnce.
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I had an 89 Eddie Bauer a while ago. Yah, if you let the tailgate down and slide the window out,open the access panel on the inside of the tailgate.
You should be able get get at it from in there.It's been about 11 years since I had mine,so I'm doing this from memory.
You should be able get get at it from in there.It's been about 11 years since I had mine,so I'm doing this from memory.
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Yeah, I have the tailgate OPEN, the window is UP/OUT most of the way (extended -- disabled the safety switch years ago), and the access panel is OUT.
I have full access to the thingy, but just can't figure out how in the world to get the switch out of the hole! Arrrgh. I take the wedge dohookie thing out and it loosens a bit. Is there a "turn 90 degreess and pull" trick? Am worried I might break something if I force it, so am looking for experience -- it has to be easy. Grrr.
Thx...
I have full access to the thingy, but just can't figure out how in the world to get the switch out of the hole! Arrrgh. I take the wedge dohookie thing out and it loosens a bit. Is there a "turn 90 degreess and pull" trick? Am worried I might break something if I force it, so am looking for experience -- it has to be easy. Grrr.
Thx...
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Dinebito,
Don't know if you solved this already but here goes anyway...
There is a wire "C-clip" that is actually shaped like a pointed C that holds the switch on to the lock tumbler. Get the gate down and the window up/out, put the key in the tailgate and then turn it al the way to one side or the other, just short of activating the up or down switch. This will allow you to pull the clip out (towards the center of the truck). once you do that the switch lifts right off the tumbler without having to remove the trim panel or the lock. The "wedge" can stay in place too.
Don't know if you solved this already but here goes anyway...
There is a wire "C-clip" that is actually shaped like a pointed C that holds the switch on to the lock tumbler. Get the gate down and the window up/out, put the key in the tailgate and then turn it al the way to one side or the other, just short of activating the up or down switch. This will allow you to pull the clip out (towards the center of the truck). once you do that the switch lifts right off the tumbler without having to remove the trim panel or the lock. The "wedge" can stay in place too.
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