Car Thing dial spring removal and contacts cleaning

ID: 193094

Description: This guide will show you the process to remove...

Steps:

1. The dial on the car thing is clipped on with a plastic insert in the dial rubber cover.
2. It is easy to pull off, be gentle and you should be able to pry it off with your fingers.
3. Be careful using metal tools as it may scratch or crack the glass.

4. Using a small flathead screwdriver or pair of tweezers, gently work your way around the silver shield to pry it off.
5. It is held around 4 corners with clips.
6. To use the clip I recommend bending the tabs backwards to make installation easier.

7. At this point if you want to remove the spring to enjoy a smooth feel on your dial, remove the spring.
8. If you do want to retain your clicky feel, you can reinstall it after cleaning the contacts.

9. Using a cotton bud, dab the contacts in some isopropyl alcohol to clean any debris or grease that can interfere with the dial making contact.
10. Don't forget to also clean the brushes (ring with metal contacts sticking up)
11. You can VERY slightly bend the metal tabs up to help maintain contact. Be very gentle to not break this.

12. Now reinstall the ring and the silver shield.
13. It should clip into place. Gently press on the 4 tabs to secure it.

14. Peel the clear plastic out of the rubber cover.
15. We must now align the clear plastic over the dial, there are 2 tabs thag must be aligned. Refer to the photo.
16. Once the clear plastic is installed, make sure the tabs are aligned and the rotation is smooth.
17. Do not force the plastic on if it is misaligned! It may break the plastic, just remove gently and try again.

18. Once the cover is put back on, check that the rotation is smooth.
19. It should be now very easy to rotate, like your car volume dial. Just enough to rotate gently with your fingers.