HELP! Remote side nutty-ness

This might be the best most detailed post of all time. I saved it.
I did another on the headlight switch too. I would have liked to edit the photos with some arrows etc but on a phone it is too complicated.
But $17.95 to ship a $5.00 part? Ummm...no.
I know they have to make their money, but if the shipping is outrageous from most all the sellers. I almost bought one myself, I doubt I would have either with that shipping.

There is another company selling it just Google the Vans number.