Guest speegt Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Whats the best way to remove the power window switch, its an 1988 Reatta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 (edited) Need to remove the shift handle, shift indicator plate, then the center console trim inlay. Shift handle is held on with a C clip and is easiest to remove if the transmission is in neutral as the clip pulls straight out toward the front of the car. Also be careful removing the console trim inlay. It fits pretty tight against the trim around the cassette deck and console switch bank so is easy to damage the aluminum skin when pulling it up and away.Once you can get to the underside of the center console trim plate there is a metal retaining bracket that holds the power window and mirror switches to the underside of the center console trim. There are a few screws to be removed to get the bracket loose and then the switches are free save for the wiring harness connections. Be careful removing the main connector from the power window switch, the plastic housing will be brittle from age and is easy to break. There is a second smaller 4 wire connector for the backlighting on the switch that needs to be removed as well.KDirk Edited October 12, 2014 by KDirk (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Reatta Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thank you KDirk. This is my next project as a new Reatta owner. This forum is great!Regards:Tim Reatta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Need to remove the shift handle, shift indicator plate, then the center console trim inlay. Shift handle is held on with a C clip and is easiest to remove if the transmission is in neutral as the clip pulls straight out toward the front of the car. Also be careful removing the console trim inlay. It fits pretty tight against the trim around the cassette deck and console switch bank so is easy to damage the aluminum skin when pulling it up and away.Once you can get to the underside of the center console trim plate there is a metal retaining bracket that holds the power window and mirror switches to the underside of the center console trim. There are a few screws to be removed to get the bracket loose and then the switches are free save for the wiring harness connections. Be careful removing the main connector from the power window switch, the plastic housing will be brittle from age and is easy to break. There is a second smaller 4 wire connector for the backlighting on the switch that needs to be removed as well.KDirkGood information Kevin. I've posted it as a tutorial on ROJ. I hope you approve. Power Window Switch Removal 1988-89 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDirk Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Ronnie,No problem. I should probably tweak it a bit for clarity and add some pictures if it is going on ROJ. Will try to do a revised/improved writeup soon. This was just a quick and dirty post to fill the immediate need.KDirk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Ronnie,No problem. I should probably tweak it a bit for clarity and add some pictures if it is going on ROJ. Will try to do a revised/improved writeup soon. This was just a quick and dirty post to fill the immediate need.KDirkPhotos and any changes you would like to make are welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mc_Reatta Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Don't forget to mention the light bulb housing that clips into the front of the ash receptacle. It invariably gets knocked loose when wrestling with all the wires that are attached to that panel, and will be forgotten about when you reinstalled the panel. Then you get to do the R&R all over again. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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