Auxiliary Switches Removal

christianblake1975

Jun 07, 2023

We recently traded our 2022 Bronco Outerbanks for a 2023 Outerbanks, however the new Bronco has the factory auxiliary switches in the overhead console. Does anyone know if these switches can be removed and the standard factory sunglasses holder be installed in their place? This is my wife's car and she has no desire to add accessories that would need the switches, she would like the sunglasses holder.

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Jun 07, 2023

Wouldn't it be a lot less work to buy a visor clip off of amazon?

Rydfree, Lou

Jun 07, 2023

christianblake1975
We recently traded our 2022 Bronco Outerbanks for a 2023 Outerbanks, however the new Bronco has the factory auxiliary switches in the overhead console. Does anyone know if these switches can be removed and the standard factory sunglasses holder be installed in their place? This is my wife's car and she has no desire to add accessories that would need the switches, she would like the sunglasses holder.

I am using this in addition to a few other things. Just watch it with the top off.

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Jun 07, 2023

It is 100% possible, but you'll have to start tearing apart trim pieces, which is time consuming and you risk breaking cheap plastic clips. Not an easy swap.

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Griffinftw

Jun 07, 2023

christianblake1975
We recently traded our 2022 Bronco Outerbanks for a 2023 Outerbanks, however the new Bronco has the factory auxiliary switches in the overhead console. Does anyone know if these switches can be removed and the standard factory sunglasses holder be installed in their place? This is my wife's car and she has no desire to add accessories that would need the switches, she would like the sunglasses holder.

On my OB, I just picked up this sunglass holder from Amazon, took off the clip and used Velcro to attached it to the switch housing just above the switches. Worked great. Way less expensive than removing the switches and won't devalue your Bronco. Here's the link:

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Jakob1972, Deano Bronc

Jun 07, 2023

christianblake1975
We recently traded our 2022 Bronco Outerbanks for a 2023 Outerbanks, however the new Bronco has the factory auxiliary switches in the overhead console. Does anyone know if these switches can be removed and the standard factory sunglasses holder be installed in their place? This is my wife's car and she has no desire to add accessories that would need the switches, she would like the sunglasses holder.

When i ordered my Bronco, I ordered the auxiliary switches because I thought I might add lights AND to improve eventual resale value…. In my world its worth having them even if not currently used

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Southern62

Jun 07, 2023

While you're at it, if you remove the passenger airbag, you could probably fit another cup holder.

Big Pony, Rydfree

Jun 07, 2023

Sulley
Wouldn't it be a lot less work to buy a visor clip off of amazon?

Have you ever known anything to be easy when it comes to making your wife happy...lol

Mikexray, OrangecrushBronco

Jun 07, 2023

Sounds like a ton of extras work and labor for at $15 fancy Amazon sunglass clip. But its your time and money

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Jun 07, 2023

christianblake1975
Have you ever known anything to be easy when it comes to making your wife happy...lol

This right here! I bought the Bronco I have always wanted. My wife drives it daily. We even picked it up on her 50th Birthday and she has been driving it ever since. Looks like I need to find myself a Bronco. LOL

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Laura, Deano Bronc

Jun 07, 2023

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christianblake1975
We recently traded our 2022 Bronco Outerbanks for a 2023 Outerbanks, however the new Bronco has the factory auxiliary switches in the overhead console. Does anyone know if these switches can be removed and the standard factory sunglasses holder be installed in their place? This is my wife's car and she has no desire to add accessories that would need the switches, she would like the sunglasses holder.

Don't listen to all these Nancy's around here.. you should swap out the switches for the sunglass holder. And luckily for you, my brother in law would be willing to make the swap! 😁

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Laura, Griffinftw

Jun 07, 2023

#11

Or.... Keep the switches and swap the wife.

Rydfree, adcam

Jun 07, 2023

#12

Aradmcc
Or.... Keep the switches and swap the wife.

Might be less expensive....

Bluestreak57, Deano Bronc

Jun 07, 2023

#13

GAN
Might be less expensive....

Obviously never been divorced...

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Bluestreak57, Deano Bronc

Jun 07, 2023

#14

christianblake1975
Have you ever known anything to be easy when it comes to making your wife happy...lol

Wife is clearly the defective part here

PSUTE, Nminus1

Jun 07, 2023

#15

PSUTE
Obviously never been divorced...

No …I’m good, start working on my second one tomorrow actually 🤷🏻

PSUTE, Jakob1972

Jun 08, 2023

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christianblake1975
We recently traded our 2022 Bronco Outerbanks for a 2023 Outerbanks, however the new Bronco has the factory auxiliary switches in the overhead console. Does anyone know if these switches can be removed and the standard factory sunglasses holder be installed in their place? This is my wife's car and she has no desire to add accessories that would need the switches, she would like the sunglasses holder.

If I were you I would keep it BUT if you really want the sunglasses holder I would gladly trade you mine for your switches.

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Jun 08, 2023

#17

Sulley
Wouldn't it be a lot less work to buy a visor clip off of amazon?

You are one smart whipper snapper.

Jun 10, 2023

#18

i got one ill sell you or trade for your panel. I put the switches in my Big Bend and have the eyeglass holder

Jun 10, 2023

#19

Sulley
While you're at it, if you remove the passenger airbag, you could probably fit another cup holder.

Take the airbag and put it under the pass seat, wire it to one of the switches, voila ejector seat.

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