Good evening - my 4WD drive switch is broken the red button broke off when I snagged it with a towel, and I want to replace the switch. I have ordered a replacement switch but I am struggling to see how I will remove the current one ... I tried removing the hood and storage under it but that seems too far ... it feels, but I. Am not sure if I pull 7 push pins and remove the black portion of the left front fender/panel I should be able to reach it.

I am posting this also in the ZForce 500 forum, this is a 2021 Zforce 500 Trail ... any tips on reaching that switch are appreciated

[2015 Z Force 800 53/Trail EPS]

Wish I knew. My slider sticks and locks sometimes but I have been able to free it and keep a little lube in it for a while. Far as I know its a copy of this Yamaha switch with two mounting screws. The one probably get to from the front but not the others. I had that panel off you are talking about...don't remember if I could see the switch from there or not. Its in this video I made on deleting the reverse limiter. Lets watch it and see if the camera caught anything.

https://youtu.be/rd7CShGx8_k?list=PLkw9sEFRAhPeLN-c-zRdl3YlflmCKm77v

Yeah..not a great shot but looks like it is easy to get to from there.