This unit (left) is wired up to the generator (right). Some of these connections were easy enough to get off - others, not so much. The one remaining wire attached to the switch (bottom-most connection) I simply couldn't get a very good purchase on, until the unit was out of the car. And the wires attached to the generator were also somewhat difficult - the left-most one, the post itself kept spinning while trying to loosen the nut. It took getting a decent grip on the base with a needlenose pliers before this one would budge. And the connector on top, with the flathead screw? Fuggedaboutit. I caved and clipped that one. It's a short bit of wiring, which I'll end up replacing in the end anyhow.
Removing the switch itself entailed extracting a pair of bolts on one end, and then sliding the other end of the unit free from what appears to be another flathead screw, which has a little gap beneath. I'll have to inspect this later and get it out, if it's out-get-able. The whole switch sits above a plate that appears to be welded to the body.
Regulator switch out.
Inside of the switch. There are some fine filaments going from the tab in the center to wrap around the white bar at the top. Everything looks ok, from a cursory visual inspection; but I'm no expert. :/
The two mount bolts passed through an odd pair of rubber/metal grommet pieces, which have a groove down the center so as to slide onto the switch body.
Said grommets. One is in good shape, the other not as good. Will have to see about finding suitable replacements.
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