Spoiler switch replacement - potentially daft question alert!

[sr38]

Evening

 

I need to replace the front active spoiler switch (the one that sits to the right of the traction control switch at the bottom of the dash in front of the gear stick) is there a specific tool to get this out or do i need to remove the entire panel?

 

I've unscrewed the top panel where the odometer etc lives which releases the panel and i can get my hand round the back but the thing just does not want to come out, no matter how much i try?

 

Do i just need to remove the entire dash / disconnect everything else and that makes it a whole lot easier?

 

i've refrained from doing this for a number of reasons (as i said potentially daft questions alert!);

 

- to disconnect everything do i need to disconnect the battery and if so, do i just disconnect the negative?

- if i do disconnect the battery / just the negative will the boost controller hold its settings?

- anything else i should be aware of / do / not break :-)

 

as i said potentially daft questions, still learning, but figured it's best to ask before going at it!

 

cheers

 

Mark

[Kev.O]

As long as you're careful and don't turn the ignition on without the top section (Odo part) disconnected you will be fine.

 

From memory you'll need a flat head to press in the plastic clips which will allow the spoiler switch to be removed.

[sr38]

As long as you're careful and don't turn the ignition on without the top section (Odo part) disconnected you will be fine.

 

From memory you'll need a flat head to press in the plastic clips which will allow the spoiler switch to be removed.

 

Kev, cheers, though i've had about 3 screwdrivers in it now, either side and one at the top - it's not giving up easily! hence wondering whether i just pull the whole panel out