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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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I need to replace the driver's power window switch on my 1973 coupe. We already clumsily cracked the emergency brake console, unaware of the rear bolt accessed through the center storage compartment.

I suspect there are other bits of special knowledge needed to avoid any more mishaps.

Any help would be appreciated.
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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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Best advise I can offer:

Willcox;

http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...6&keywords=aim




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Old Jan 22, 2012 | 10:43 PM
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There really isn't anything hard... once you recover from the rear bolt... The only thing I can tell you is to make sure the slide moves freely before putting the screws in the console and that you check it with the handle gently. If the slide catches something under the rear of the center console it will break.
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Originally Posted by Mxytplk
...I suspect there are other bits of special knowledge needed to avoid any more mishaps...Any help would be appreciated...
Purchase the 73 assembly instruction manual (AIM) and the GM chassis service manual.

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Yep. Those two manuals would be about the same cost as the e-brake console. Taking a C3 apart "blind" is risky business.
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Originally Posted by 7T1vette
Yep. Those two manuals would be about the same cost as the e-brake console. Taking a C3 apart "blind" is risky business.
A very good point that others should head.

Paper version of the aim is 16.99 and the cd version is 24.99. If you use the sale code you'll save even more and the cd version ships for free.

http://willcoxcorvette.com/advanced_...words=assembly

The shop manual is out of print I think.. you an check with Helm Inc. and verify this.

http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage...Cw&usg=AFQjCNF

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