Wiper switch removal

[KKV270]

Hi.
Been working on my bug step by step...and been running smoooothly for a long while.

I recently re-fit the wiper water bottle...which worked fine on testing sessions. All of a sudden, the spray wouldn't stop thus always draining all the water. I believe the return spring on the switch (that is if it uses that) is worn-out.

I would like to attempt a service on the same but can't get that switch out of the dash board. Any advice on how to go about it??

[Blue Baron]

There's a special took to remove the escutcheon. It has two pins that fit in the slots. A quick Google search yields this:

http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw- ... -zvt012941

Problem is even with the tool it can be hard to remove the escutcheon without gouging the aluminum. Penetrating oil applied from behind the dash can help.

[KKV270]

I was able to remove the escutcheon neatley using a long nose pliers. I didnt get to open the switch, but is worked well on retuen.

Thank you.