fog/defrost knob question

[nineball]

has anyone ever dissected one of the fog or defrost switches from an sc? i want to remove the rubber surround but they have me a bit puzzled. for example when i stand them up so the knob is on top and then put pressure on the rubber to force it down off the lighted face the whole metal pole moves inside. i am afraid to do it now in case i would somehow mess up the connection. i really don't want to cut it if i don't have to.

[Oh Haha]

Try GENTLY prying just the plastic "face" off. Use a jeweler's flat blade driver. I believe they are just pressed into a groove in the rubber.

BTW---What is the goal here?

[UrQuattro]

Maybe to make buttons out of 'em?

Michael

[arbita1]

I've never opened that one up, but on the headlight switch you have to pry the plastic face plate out first. Then the switch inside was held to the rubber with a nut that had to be removed. If you remove the plate it should be more clear how to take it apart. There is a bulb in there so be careful.

[Kidasters]

In order to remove the metal post, you have to cut them. It is possible to get the symbol out with a small screwdriver, but to get the rubber off, it's only the knife.

Ken