I'm in the process of refreshing the interior of my '02 Cab, like most it has suffered numerous dings and scratches to the painted plastic. I have removed the console, the passenger side storage bin next to the sill and the panel with the seat memory and above mentioned switches. Problem is I am afraid to exert too much bending force on the 15 year old plastic in order to remove said switches in prep for paint. Is there a trick to this, or do I just grit my teeth, wedge a blade betwixt switch and holder and hope for the best? I also need to remove the memory switches as well, I assume the same type of force will be needed. I wonder as I type this, has anyone tried a little heat via say a hair dryer on the plastic to make things a little less apt to shatter?
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just pop them out. stuff is tougher than it looks
The frunk and rear switches are easy, the memory switches aren't. The plastic does have flex in it, won't break. The sills are easy and aren't expensive to get second hand if they do break. However they are $1800 and $900 for each side new from the dealership (that was in Australia, they would be cheaper in the US). Good luck!
Deleted - just re-read the OPs post. He already has the part out I was thinking of...
@jaetee, this is an '02 with the "wonderful" electric switches. I will try @dan_189's suggestion and just yank on them. (great avatar btw)
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