rbrumm

I want to remove my gas door operner switch from my center console

it seams like it should be simple thing , but it doesnt want to come apart

thanks for your help

maxx2200

If I remember correctly I think you may need to remove the screws to the center console and lift it enough to push the switch out from the bottom.

$$$frumnuttin'

It's cumbersome, but doable. Yes, just loosen the console completely so you can lift it as far as the wires will allow...you can see better from the passenger seat, but I always do it blind from the driver's side. It's a simple connector, once you see it you'll know what to do. Some members lengthen the wires so the job is much easier the next time. If your console is painted be sure to be extra careful against scratching it.

rbrumm

Thanks for the replys : I have my console out & sitting in my garage I'm having a bunch of parts that i'm sending out to be hydro dipped

I want to remove the switch completely so no water gets on the switch.

The switch does not seem to have any little tabs that you can squeeze and pull it out or any type of clip holding it on.

Does the top toggle pop off allowing the rest of the switch to be removed or do you remove / tweek it from the underside to get it to come apart?

a simple little thing can become such a pain......

Thanks

maxx2200

The switch just snaps in. You may need to squeeze and push.

pewter99

you stand a 90% chance of breaking the tabs....its a stupid design

Vetteman Jack

The top of the switch will not come off by itself - you will have to take it out as a whole unit from the underside of the console.

rbrumm

Got that bad boy out and no damage. Thanks for all the responses

K-n

I know this digs up an old thread and isn't exactly within forum rules, but I wanted to provide closure to this one as I had to figure this out this evening.

There are four small "slots" on the switch that snap into slots in the center console. You have to very carefully stick a tiny flat blade in and work each corner lose and lift carefully. I could only get the screwdriver into three of the four slots, but with 3 pulled lose, the 4th came out easily by jiggling it a little bit. Mine had a bit of yellow paint right where the screwdriver was to be inserted. Be careful. The plastic is very thin there.

Putting this dude back in as a royal pain in the ***. I didn't even make a half-hearted effort. I bought some high quality connectors and spliced in 1' of wire to make it easy to remove should I find I need to remove the console in the future. I'd highly advise it if you ever have the center console off for any reason...