Cost for Cost of replacing 1997 Explorer XLT headlight switch

[WestonPK]

The headlight switch on my 1997 Explorer XLT has died just before I start a new job. At least the days are getting longer and I'll just have to be cautious about overtime

I found a procedure in the forum to replace the switch, but it looks far more complicated than I want to try. Any estimates for the cost and time for a dealer or independent mechanic to replace the switch are appreciated, along with any "Watch out for" or "Run away if they say" warnings.

Thanks.

 

[Joe Dirt]

It's just bolts to remove the trim- no way I'd let a shop do that. I think they'd ding you for $100+ plus the switch, probably take a few hours for them. For you, maybe 45 minutes.

IIRC, to get the switch out, you may have to take out as few as 13 screws/bolts to pull that side of the instrument cluster trim out.

The bolts in the first 5 pictures are all you need to remove... http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showpost.php?p=331226&postcount=1