I looked at the various diagrams and can't figure out how to take the panels off to install my JDM hazard switch.. anybody help?

-joe

 

Here's how you do it with the JDM model.

The NA models are pretty much the same:

http://www.cyberstork.com/cgi-bin/ho...dure&imgtp=fit

After you get the guages off, you need to stick your hand behind the hazard switch/vents and push the switch out

NOTE: I take no responsibility for any damage to yourself or your car if something goes wrong!!!

 

thanks..

-joe

 

i just did it in my driveway.. holy crap it's not easy

and i drop one of the trim clips down the eternal area behind the dash.. and i heard it drop to some metal-sounding-place.. can't find it now..

i hope the clip dont' start rattling.. it would drive me nuts

-joe

 

nice infos man

 

I used the shop manual that I found online to help me remove everything to install the JDM hazard switch.

Here are the pictures from the shop manual I used:

The clips are not too difficult to pull out. Just use constant force.







You need to remove the plugs that plug into the instrument cluster to remove the cluster.


Squeeze on the clips that hold the hazard switch in place. This will allow you to pull the switch out.


I just finished this. It took maybe about 20 minutes. Be sure to have a Phillips head screwdriver that is magnetic. Makes it much easier to remove and replace the screws.

 

they have clips at the back of this piece, and one of them fell down.. i can never find it again

-joe

 

Whoa, is it even worth the hassle?

 

It's not as difficult as all the pictures make it out to be. Each piece is removed pretty easily. The pictures really help with the whole process though.

I like the way it looks now though. The hazard button is more easily spotted now.

 

if you had to ask, then no, it's not worth the hassle :-)

it's a jdm thing..

-joe

 

i changed mine in 5mins haha i just broke the old cover face off the used a 2 flat head screwdriver on the tabe that holds the hazzard switch in place, then pry it out, un clip the plug, plug the new hazzard switch in and it poped right back in.

 

So does the gauge trim just pull off?

 

yes, just pull slowly. it will come off with a little force. you'll see in the first drawing I posted that it is just held in by some clips.

 

Well I got it done today, took me about 35 min , I lost a clip and a screw down the back while taking apart the instrument panel. Luckily I found both by opening up the fuse panel and looking back there with a flashlight. I think in total I removed 11 screws. I love how the Hazard pops out in red

 

Seriously... I love JDM bling just as much as the next person, but what's the point...? Going through all that crap to install, taking the chance of loosing clips... just to have a red hazard button...

 

i changed mine through the ac vents.

 

was it difficult? how did you remove the a/c vents?

 

that's awesome...u must have some finesse using those two flatheads

 

i actually bought some stuff from sears. it onyl cost me $5 it helped a lot! here are some pics of the install.

Note: From the words of Mugen Dom "I also take no responsibility for any damage to yourself or your car if something goes wrong!!"

 

looks good! .. no nicks or cracking of any plastic or anything? does the a/c vents just snap out when you pry at it?

oh one more thing, for those that did it through the dash, have you noticed any new rattles or anything of that sort?