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Auto switches affected

Which Makes and Models Have Mercury-containing Switches?

Most American cars contained mercury switches prior to 2003. The links below contain more information:

Vehicles Containing Mercury Convenience Light Switches

Vehicles Containing Mercury Anti-lock Brake G-Force Sensors

Poster listing the affected switches (pdf)

Mercury Switch-Removal Guide

In a hood, the mercury lighting switch assembly is located and pulled out of the recess hole (Budget Auto Wrecking, Kent WA) The fastener is unscrewed with a wrench prior to cutting the wire (Budget Auto Wrecking, Kent WA)
Mike Little of Budget Auto Wrecking in Kent locates a trunk lighting assembly. A socket wrench is used to remove the fastener that holds the switch assembly in place (Budget Auto Wrecking, Kent WA)

Contact Jan Brydsen at jbry461@ecy.wa.gov or call 509/575-2477.

Related information

Quick Guide for Removing and Recycling Mercury Switches from End of Life Vehicle Solutions

 

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