F430 power window switch

I assume you pull the radio out to get access ?

 

Remove the radio and center trim, once that's done you'll see how easy it is to remove the window switches


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I agree. I think the screws holding the switches in are 7mm. I had to replace both of mine. The hardest part is getting the radio out of the way. The trim piece comes off easy once you remove the F430 plate. Use care when unplugging the connectors.

 

Where do you guys buy your new switches? I have only found used ones. My ones are working but scratched up.

Regards,

Johan

 

67970500 LH WINDOW SWITCH - Ricambi America, Inc.

 

Hello Johan,

We can refinish those. Send me an email to discuss.

dave.lelonek@**********.com

Thank you.

 

Johan, even if you buy new, it's only a matter of time before they get sticky again. Might as well have your old ones refurbished by Dave (sticky RX).

 

Would appreciate any advice for proper way to remove the trim piece after the radio is out. I assume referring to the large carbon fiber piece that surrounds the window switches and vents. Looks expensive and I don't want to damage it. Thanks! Image Unavailable, Please Login

 

Just resurrecting to say thanks to those who posted on how to do this project. I successfully changed mine out. I was worried the directions would be too vague since I thought there would be more to it. However, it turned out to be one of the easiest DIY projects I've done on the car. I purchased my window switches from Eurospares.

One note; it's probably worthwhile to disconnect the radio and put aside. I caused some light scratching to the a/c vents from trying to do this while keeping the radio connected. If you don't disconnect, watch out for the vents, or maybe cover them. Aside from that, it's seriously easy.

Second note: I initially thought I could pull up once removing the four small screws around the "F430" plate, but you need to remove it and there are two more underneath. So don't get ahead of yourself and start "yanking" on the trim after removing those four screws.