[urq] Cruise control vacuum+electrical switch removal

[Tony Lum]

At 08:59 AM 12/10/2004, Andrew Finney wrote:
>It was my understanding that they "push" in, not screw in. And to
>remove them you effectively destroy the ridges that hold them in pace.
>I thought Audi recommended replacing them if you remove them.
>Otherwise you have the problem of the swtich constantly backing out of
>the hole and a loss of brake lights or cruise control, depending on
>the switch in question.
>
>Andrew Finney
>1983 and 1984 UrQs.

Hi Andrew,

I think Audi shows the "push in" method for speed of assembly as screwing 
in the switches takes a lot more time.  Same for removal.  If a technician 
is changing these, using the Audi tool removes them quickly probably to the 
detriment of the plastic threads on the switch, but not to the steel 
retaining nut.  Those of us who scour junk yards for NLA parts like these 
have the time to remove these carefully for recondition and reuse 
later.  The ones I've pulled work perfectly well after 
re-installation.  They screw in tight and don't wobble at the set point.


-Tony
'83 ur-quattro # 302