HOW-TO: Illuminated Window Switches
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*Update* There are two procedures for this process now.
For the 2007 to 2009 Calibers, the part numbers and instructions are below.
For the 2010-2012 Calibers, the how-to (although similar) starts here: 2010-2012 Instructions and Part Numbers
2007-2009 Part Numbers:
Driver's Door Part Number: 04602780AA
All other doors: 04602787AA (x3)
(From a Dodge Charger)
Plug and play too! No more having to take electronics apart! :bigthumb:
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Driver's Door Part Number: 04602780AA
All other doors: 04602787AA (x3)
(From a Dodge Charger)
Step One: Pop off the screw cap, and remove screw in the pull cup
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Step Two:
Slowly, and carefully, start to remove the bolster. I found its best to start around the middle of the top of the bolster with something that won't gouge up the plastic. Once its started, work your hand around, and pull the rest of the clips out. The bolster is still attached to the door by a couple of supports, so you don't have to worry about dropping it.
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Step Three:
Carefully peel back the foam surrounding the plugs underneath. (The green tape is what i did, when i took them off before to paint my arm rest areas on my doors.)
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Step Four:
Unplug the connectors
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Step Five:
Carefully remove the switches from their places. I think that they all have about 6 tabs holding them to the bolster.
New (Left) VS. Factory (Right)
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Step Six:
Plug in the new switch, to make sure it works. (when you test the switches in the passenger door, make sure that those widows are not locked out by the master switch, as I found out the hard way, when the other windows are locked out, their lights are off) Then follow the above steps in reverse order, and repeat for each door.
For the 2007 to 2009 Calibers, the part numbers and instructions are below.
For the 2010-2012 Calibers, the how-to (although similar) starts here: 2010-2012 Instructions and Part Numbers
2007-2009 Part Numbers:
Driver's Door Part Number: 04602780AA
All other doors: 04602787AA (x3)
(From a Dodge Charger)
Plug and play too! No more having to take electronics apart! :bigthumb:
Driver's Door Part Number: 04602780AA
All other doors: 04602787AA (x3)
(From a Dodge Charger)
Step One: Pop off the screw cap, and remove screw in the pull cup
Step Two:
Slowly, and carefully, start to remove the bolster. I found its best to start around the middle of the top of the bolster with something that won't gouge up the plastic. Once its started, work your hand around, and pull the rest of the clips out. The bolster is still attached to the door by a couple of supports, so you don't have to worry about dropping it.
Step Three:
Carefully peel back the foam surrounding the plugs underneath. (The green tape is what i did, when i took them off before to paint my arm rest areas on my doors.)
Step Four:
Unplug the connectors
Step Five:
Carefully remove the switches from their places. I think that they all have about 6 tabs holding them to the bolster.
New (Left) VS. Factory (Right)
Step Six:
Plug in the new switch, to make sure it works. (when you test the switches in the passenger door, make sure that those widows are not locked out by the master switch, as I found out the hard way, when the other windows are locked out, their lights are off) Then follow the above steps in reverse order, and repeat for each door.
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I couldn't resist anymore and purchased the Charger's switch from the dealer. Thanks to your instructions it was easy to change.
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btw: I used a flat pliers to get the door panel off.
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And regarding the front passenger door I think the power window switch from the Chrysler 300C could be helpfull:
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btw: I used a flat pliers to get the door panel off.
And regarding the front passenger door I think the power window switch from the Chrysler 300C could be helpfull:
Awesome! Thanks for being the guinea pig and trying the one from the 300. Guess its back to the drawing board... 
Oh yeah, nice door panel tool...lol
Oh yeah, nice door panel tool...lol
would a new Patriot switch work? i don't know if its illuminated thoAwesome! Thanks for being the guinea pig and trying the one from the 300. Guess its back to the drawing board...
Oh yeah, nice door panel tool...lol
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