You might try a hair dryer , sometimes being warmed up will release the glue better.
I removed the switch today 6 July 08. There were two screws in the back of the washer attached to the hinges which allow the top of the dryer to open. Two screws that hold the lint trap to the inside of the dryer and two screws that hold the dryer door switch. After you remove all of the screws you can lift the dryer top from the front and it will rotate on the hinges in the back. Then you can unplug the switch and plug in a new one. Hope this helps.
No you don't have to remove the air conditioner dryer to use the pulley.........
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If you are having problems keeping your dryer door shut when the dryer is running, you want to check the door latch (or latches) along the inside of the door. One or more of these latches may need to be replaced. Replacement is a simple process and latches can typically be found at local hardware stores.
Use a rubber scraper to remove rubber from inside of the dryer. It is best not to use chemicals in the dryer. If you do decide to use chemicals use caution because many of them are flammable.
To remove old door weather stripping on a 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix, just pull it up and off the track. If it needs a little nudge, heat it with a hair dryer and then pull up using a putty knife.
Make sure the switch dial marker is lined up with the "off" lettering on the dryer. Otherwise, unplug the dryer.
You can remove the outside trim by using a blow dryer or a heat gun to soften the adhesive underneath. Then you slowly work you way down. Then use laquer thinner or something like it to remove residue that is left. Hope this helps.
My husband fixed ours with a window latch, it cost 3 dollars, he put it by the door handle, the swivel part on the door and the latch part on the dryer. When you close the door you latch it shut. It has never opened again. So nice.
Remove the dryer screen from the dryer, put it in the sink with dishwashing liquid, soak for a few minutes, then scrub it carefully with a toothbrush or a small handbrush, rinse well, hold under running water and check if water flows thru the screen easy , dry screen and return to dryer.
Remove the inside door panel of your 1987 Chevy. Remove the linkage from the door handle. Remove the door handle retaining bolts. The door handle will come off.