Yes Sir, I have the 1980 factory service manual (both chassis and performance manuals) as well. I don't see anything in the manual about disassembly/removal of this 3747561 part, do you?Great news,I hope it will help you fix the problem,I also have a service manual for 1980.
ThanksI'll take a look
Thanks for the detailed info Bud. As always, much appreciated!Here are instructions...
BudW
Thanks!You can do this piecemeal and still drive the car – If needed.
Bagging and tagging the screws is recommended
All in all, it is not hard to do – unless the old switch wire pulls through, without the wire to pull it back down with.
One can use bailing wire – but I prefer to use the softer copper (and slightly thicker) wire. Easier on the hands and less likely to scratch things. Heavy string can work as well.
The hole is smaller than the electrical connector is – but is still a fairly big hole. The problem is, the hole is not very straight.
BudW
Yes, some words of wisdom would be great. Especially before I go in and start hacking away to try to remove the remaining piece of this broken part. What I really need is a miniature sawzall... like a tiny Barbie and Ken sized one lol... I don't know if I'll be able to fit my dremel tool/cutoff wheel in here to do the job.Sorry, I'm not familiar with your setup so can't offer any helpful words of wisdom.
BudW! We need you BudW!
Finally, got some pictures I can actually look at, at work (thank you)!
Changing to .JPG did the trick, it appears.
I’m not sure my memory cells, for that operation – still exist.
I’ve replaced numerous cruise switches (broken or cruise add-on’s) but have not had the pleasure of replacing that switch yet (or if I had, the memory of such - has totally escaped me).
The washer button (only) on my 5th Ave doesn’t work and the problem is within that same exact switch (the rod pushes in to turn on washers) that you are working on.
I need that same switch – but has not been that high up on my list of priorities to do (or to obtain the part), yet.
Here are wiper switch R&R (Remove and Replace) procedures, from my ’86 FSM (should be the same for you).
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I would still highly recommend pulling the old switch up and out with a “pull back” string or wire attached to it.
Pulling wire is not a problem. Pushing wire – different story altogether!
Your mystery part looks exactly like part of th