How to remove switches in door arm rest and door panel.

[kevin4288]

Hi Guys
Looking for any info and/or tips on how to remove the switches from the door panels and arm rest. I have some burnt out lights behind the switches that I want to try to replace. Thanks in advance!!

 

[derian06]

You just take off the panel, there will be two plugs, unplug then then pop the switches out.

 

[LoJac963]

For the window controls you have to pry up on the outer bezel to get the bezel to release from the door panel. It is insanely hard, at least for mine. Even after having mine out a number of times it is still pretty difficult. My passenger side bezel actually cracked trying to get that side out. The seat heater switches which I'm assuming you also want out are taken out the same way. Pry on the side towards the rear of the truck. The side closer to the dash is where the plug is. The metal clip is designed poorly IMO as it has a metal piece which prevents it from compressing. I had to buy a used switch online and replace the clip because mine broke trying to get it out.

 

[Renagade132]

And make sure it's warm enough to remove the panel or maybe heat up the panel area with a hair dryer, because when they are cold, they tend to break very easily, especially the area where the reattaching clips are located on any paneling.

 

[kevin4288]

Thanks for the info!!