damn my memory, M previous post on this subject should be ignored, I was thinking of the rear heater fan.

apologies to the OP

Robert's description is correct but I will add that removing the slider controls makes it easier. But be careful pullign them, that can be stuck on. Dont pull on the knob, but rather the shaft and use a controlled pul, brace your hand.
Robert is right about the pins on the faceplate. Lube them with something on the re-install.

alistair

On 2011-10-11, at 10:19 AM, Robert Keezer wrote:

> You must very carefully remove the lever panel , prying next to the two plastic pins that hold it to the dash(top right corner , lower left corner) and then you can easily replace the switch. Sometimes , no matter how careful you are , a pin on the panel breaks. I sell the in my Ebay store in case (Ebay name : warmerwagen)
> 
> --- On Tue, 10/11/11, Jim Lieb <jlieberie@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> From: Jim Lieb <jlieberie@GMAIL.COM>
> Subject: heater switch
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 5:35 AM
> 
> I purchased a new front 3 speed heater switch to replace my broken one
> (Thanks Ken). My question is do I have to pull the dash to get this
> installed. What's the trick?
> 
> --
> Jim in NW Pa.
> 
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