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Changing the dome light switch

How do I get to the back of inside door dome light switch? It is located at the bottom door frame. Do I have to take the bottom part off that's right below it and how?

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No. The door switch is in the side of the dashboard. the sides have 7mm screws that need to be removed and then the panels pry off. the switch has four little tabs that fold in and the switch slides out of the panel.

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