How do you replace the driver side window switch on a 1993 infiniti g20?

Answer 1

Assuming you found a new switch (I'm looking for one which is how I happened across your question), this is actually a pretty easy repair depending on the type of repair your button needs.

If it's just broken tabs on the rocker, this is very simple:

Using a small flat screw driver, pry out the grommet holding the button in place. It will pull the whole button with it. Using the small small screw driver, carefully lift the tabs on either side holding the grommet to the button. Be careful because these tabs are fragile.

The button is routed through a hole in the door. Again, if it's the rocker/button, remove the top cover from the new button and the top cover from the old button and swap them :-). BE CAREFUL not to drop the small metal inserts. Then, snap everything back together.

If it's the whole switch you need to replace, it's still not an overly difficult repair, but it is more involved and will take longer. Put the window up first (if you can)

First, follow the instructions above. Behind the button, there is a screw holding the handle to the frame. Remove that. Next, using a small screwdriver, snap off the covers for screws holding the inner door panel to the door, and remove the grommet from the door handle (you'll need to have the door handle pulled out "open" to remove it). Remove all screws from the panel (6 if I remember). There are two snap-ins holding the panel in place. Apply gentle pressure to snap those out. Now, the panel should just be hanging on the door. Rocking the panel back and forth will dislodge it. Once dislodged, reach through and remove the button from the inside of the handle. You may need to disassemble the button as indicated above to get it through, it's a pretty tight squeeze.

With the door panel removed, you'll probably have a piece of plastic covering the wires and holes. Carefully peel it back without tearing it and leave the gum in place. It does serve a good purpose and should not be discarded. Disconnect the switch from the wires attaching it to the window motor. This is pretty straightforward, just make sure you've got ahold of the right wires...Using your screwdriver, carefully bend the tab up and pull the wires apart. Unroute the wiring from behind the door and then re-route the new button wires and reconnect. TEST THE BUTTON

Attach the plastic back to the gum and while holding the panel close to the door, re-route the button through the handle. Again, you might need to disassemble it to get it in there. I prefer disassembling it instead of trying to force it, or trying to route/connect wires while also holding the panel. Your call...

Re-hang the panel on the door. Make sure it hangs correctly all the way across, but most especially by the mirror, where it may not be apparent at first. Screw in the handle screw first, and then push the snap-ins back into their holes. Return all original screws to their holes and cover with the platic caps.

Hope this helps.