The original post: /r/diy by /u/Rageaholic88 on 2024-12-22 21:03:11.
I’m replacing a dead light switch on the vent above our stove. Its ~28 years old since we first installed it.
I managed to get the exact Model # replacement online, but the new one is different ! It has a different nut for mounting it into the panel. I’ve never seen anything like this before.
My best guess is that I forcibly spin this metal “nut” into the plastic? And then it will bite and creates some janky threads as it goes? … but since it will permanently alter the part I want to make sure I’m doing the right thing. Also not sure if it can be backed off or is a 1-time kinda thing.
Anyone seen this before and can offer advice? Thanks !
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