Car Door Jamb Switch Installation

Reinstall the courtesy light switch.

Car door jamb switch installation.

This means that the switch will be installed on the door s hinge side. 7 on the painted area opposite the smooth clean flat surface place a 4 piece of masking tape. First choose the place where you want the switch to be installed. To mark out on where you want to cut the door jamb use the mounting template that comes with switches.

Verify function of replacement courtesy light switch. At the approximate distance up the door to mount the magnets. Photo 8 9 with the door still closed draw a line along the inner edge of the door on the masking tape. Installation is a breeze on your camaro trans am or any gm c.

Reinstall the courtesy light switch back into its recess until it is flush with the panel. Step 1 plan the location of the switch it is best for the switch to be installed above the door hinge. Carefully fold the wires into the junction box and put the cover plate on. Usually the switch will be installed above the top hinge if there is enough space for it.

Switches are mounted on the hinged side of the door jamb. With all other doors closed simply depress the plunger on the switch and verify that the courtesy light goes off. Connect the black and white wires individually to the terminals or wire tails coming off of the switch. Photo 7 8 close the door and make a mark on both the door jamb and the door.

These triggers turn the interior cabin lighting on and off when the door is opened and closed. Connect the ground wire to the grounding screw. Insert the switch junction box into the door jamb and fasten it to the wood using the supplied screws.