Tool for removing rear view mirror switch

[ldk]

I needed to remove my driver-side door panel for the first time in a long time. I remember from before that getting the mirror switch out was a pain. This time, as I was trying to carefully pry the switch out, the adjusting knob fell off, and I could see two holes. These seemed ideal for pulling the switch out, and maybe were put there for this purpose in the first place. I made a little tool out of some scrap metal, inserted it in the holes, and the switch came out easily.

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[Sprocket]

? It just pries out. Am I missing something? Which car?

I use a screwdriver (with some tape on it). I now have a cool set of interior fitting levers that work for all kinds of thing, like door panel clips, etc.

[ldk]

Well, maybe the switch pries out easily for some, but not for me on my '86.

If a little screwdriver works without marring the door handle, cool. If not, some bent metal works well.