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Default Re: How to recolor your switches! (lots of pictures)

Originally Posted by jediracer
The window switches are an issue! How did you separate the black casing from the gray? I think I can manage after I get that problem solved! I would hate to break it. Thanks in advance for your help!

James
James,

I actually have to replace one of the power window switch LEDs that I had changed. It has gone out. I will also be trying a technique for better reflecting the UV as the plastic diffuser seems to absorb the UV a bit and the color came out a little blue compared to the others.

As to how to disassemble the power window switches. It's been a while. I did have a picture of the switch and will include here with a little help.



Remove the top of the switch as described for all the others. Then there are two gray tabs on each side that must be released to remove the black section of plastic. (Circled in the picture.) Next you must use a flat head screwdriver or similar to pry on either side of the board where the pins that go through the gray plastic are, it will walk out but does take some effort.

Hope that helps.
 
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