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Old Mar 26, 2026 | 01:24 PM
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Default 1979 Windshield Wiper Switch and Bezel Trouble

I recently purchased a new dash from Al Knoch and am working on getting everything installed.
I am wondering if anyone has the secret or any advice on getting the windshield wiper switch and bezel installed? I am having a terrible time getting the switch face to sit flush inside the bezel. I assembled everything when the dash was out of the car but when I have the dash in the car, the switch seems to pull back a little leaving a gap between the bezel and switch face. The bezel doesn’t want to stay in place either. I have made sure that the wires are not pulling on the switch or anything else. Would it be appropriate to put a little bit of weather strip adhesive in the corners to keep everything stationary? I have attached a picture of what is going on below. Thanks in advance for any help.
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It looks like you haven't got the "fingers" on top of the switch properly engaged, see this guide
https://www.vetteclub.org/warehouse/...oval_78-82.pdf
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Hey thanks for that info. I now understand what the fingers on the top side of the bezel are supposed to do. Appreciate all your help!
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