You have to remove the door panel to replace the power door lock switch.
Corvette door switch
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Corvette door switch
So I was able to look at my car today(1986) and I had boughten a new door switch from the Chevrolet dealership near me since the current one is mechanically broken(the switch like freely moves back and forth)
So I unscrewed the little door panel piece where the switch and handle were, got all the screws, I could not how to figure out how to remove it without breaking it =\. I was able to kindle pull the top out but the bottom wouldn't come out or the part with the window washers. Any help as to how I remove it to replace my door switch.
Thank you!!
So I unscrewed the little door panel piece where the switch and handle were, got all the screws, I could not how to figure out how to remove it without breaking it =\. I was able to kindle pull the top out but the bottom wouldn't come out or the part with the window washers. Any help as to how I remove it to replace my door switch.
Thank you!!
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How hard is removing the whole door panel? Is it easy to take off if you're new to this? I don't want to break my car xD
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This goes much further than what you want but the first half should get you to where you need to be.
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...etteFspk89.htm
It isn't difficult at all, just go slow. Removing some parts requires pressure in just the right direction and I was pretty rough with mine out of frustration and didn't break anything.
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...etteFspk89.htm
It isn't difficult at all, just go slow. Removing some parts requires pressure in just the right direction and I was pretty rough with mine out of frustration and didn't break anything.
Last edited by mopete; Feb 7, 2011 at 03:12 PM.
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Ahh nevermind I found this link on this forum via google
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...etteFspk89.htm
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...etteFspk89.htm
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Ahh nevermind I found this link on this forum via google
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...etteFspk89.htm
http://www.carstereohelp.com/stereor...etteFspk89.htm
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Don't worry if you break it, they are only $9 at Ecklers.
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-insi...1984-1989.html
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Yes, it is just clipped on. The back of it has a couple of plastic tabs on it on the large end. Just pull it firmly at the large end and it will pop off. Don't force it as its plastic, but pull with a firm steady pressure. See photo below.
Don't worry if you break it, they are only $9 at Ecklers.
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-insi...1984-1989.html
Don't worry if you break it, they are only $9 at Ecklers.
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-insi...1984-1989.html
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I've had mine off at least a dozen times and I never broke one. I have bent the 1/8" steel rod that it goes on to. Take your time and don't rush it. Also, I would not try to get it off when the weather is freezing cold. The low temps will make the plastic pretty brittle.
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Last edited by pmihaltian; Feb 9, 2011 at 12:38 PM.
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use a pick with a bent end. Doesnt have to be a snap-on set. Go to your local dollar store. I picked up a 4 piece pick and hook set and it served the purpose.
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