F430 Window Controls

Passenger side window control pushed through dashboard plate. Anyone else experienced this problem? How do I gain access to the area behind the bezel? Plastic tabs on switch appear broken by looking through hole in the plate. 2007 Coupe

 

You need to remove the center F-430 dash plaque with the small 4 Allen screws then remove the radio with the radio removal tools that hopefully are in the pouch with your books. Once that's done you will see 4 Phillip head screws you will have to remove and then the center Can be removed. The switches are attached with 2 small screws per switch. Hopefully the screws came loose and it's nothing more.

 

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Thanks Dominic and Rob for the info.

 

Any other method in removing the radio if the radio removal tools are missing?

 

Yes
If you use metal file that swivels out from the back of a larger nail clippers that works too. I bought 2,of them at CVS.
I saw that trick on You tube and it worked for me. Of course I found the radio removal tools in my glove box afterwards!

 

Once I returned to Florida, I decided to follow the advice of Dicecal and Ferris Bueller, and attempt to check out my window switch. So after tuning in some good old time rock and roll on the garage stereo, gathering tools, and a cold adult beverage, I removed the radio. This gave me access to the window switches without removing the dash panel. I can't imagine how hard my buddy had pushed on that switch, but it had simply popped through the opening. I snapped it back in place, replaced the radio, and the job was finished before the beverage!! Thanks again guys, and Merry Christmas!