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Here's how I did it, this is a piece of cake on the pre-facelift cars, as I found out, not as easy on the 40v.

First, you need a 24mm or 15/16 socket and the same size wrench. There's not enough room to get a deep socket in there and not enough clearance for a wrench (at least for removal).

I ended up sawing off the plastic end of the switch so I could get a regular depth 15/16", 3/8" socket on for removal. The key is the Craftsman cap wrench adapter which allows you to use a wrench on the end of the socket. This is the second time this little set has saved me.

Once it was out, I was able to re-install using a stubby 15/16" wrench. It's on an angle so you have to be careful.

Has anyone else done this easier than I did? A crowfoot wrench might work but I didn't have either size to try....

Bob

gtreng1

just enough engagement on the switch to remove it. Its not on with much torque, I backed it out by hand once it was loose. Remember to remove your airbox, its 100x easier accessing it once you do so.

TXcajunman

i am about to do this on a 98 a8q, says pre-facelift cars, but not what needs to be done? do i need the same tools and do i need to cut anything? thank you for your time

TXcajunman

sorry brain got ahead of fingers what i meant to type was says pre-facelift cars are easy but not what needs to be done