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1982 Windshield Washer Switch (1/4)
 3/1/12 7:03pm
bigtoe000Lifetime Member
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Reisterstown, MD - USA

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What is the best way to remove the windshield wiper switch without bending the bracket to where it is useless?  Should I remove the dash or remove the speedo and tach cluster to gain access to the bracket holding the switch?

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Re: 1982 Windshield Washer Switch (2/4)
 3/1/12 10:51pm
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That is a hard one to answer.  I would not attempt to remove the dash unless it has been replaced already once.  If it is anyway brittle it will crack.  I have had mine in and out but it is only a couple of years old and I can do it easy enough.  So that leaves the tach and speedo gage.  It has a push lock kind of think on it.  I know because I broke mine and it is now hot glued inplace. 

Hopefully someone can be of better help.
 
Re: 1982 Windshield Washer Switch (3/4)
 3/3/12 12:18pm
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Hi Bob,

Here is what my manual says about the subject.


WIPER-WASHER SWITCH
Replacement
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove left AIC air distribution duct.
3. Remove I.P. to instrument cluster attaching screws and
pull cluster rearward for access.
4. Disconnect speedometer cable and electrical connector
from cluster and remove cluster.
5. Remove two (2) I.P. to left door pillar attaching screws
and pull left side of I.P. slightly rearward for access.
6. Remove wiper switch to mounting plate screws.
7. Remove switch from panel.
8. Disconnect electrical connector.
9. To install new switch, reverse procedure.
10. Connect battery and check operation wiper-washer
control.

I have also emailed you the diagram that shows the angle of the mounting machine screw.

Keith


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Re: 1982 Windshield Washer Switch (4/4)
 3/3/12 12:57pm
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Gilbert, thanks for the tips and the words of caution.

 

Keith the diagram helps to show how its mounted and I think the instructions are going to save me.  Off to the garage!

 

Thanks

Bob

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