light switch removal on 1969
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light switch removal on 1969
Before I break it, how do you get the light switch off the instrument cluster? Does the black **** just pull off or does it screw off or is there a screw under the chrome cap on the ****?
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Le Mans Master
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From: eastern NC
You will need to reach the backside of the switch to depress a small spring-loaded button while simultaneously pulling the black headlight **** out of the switch. (This will turn your headlights on by the way until you unplug the connector from the back of the switch.) Once the black **** is removed you can unscrew the nut that holds the switch to the dash. This uses a special socket or you can just use a very large screwdriver to straddle the hole and unscrew the nut.
The best way to get to the backside of the light switch is to separate the cluster from the dash or remove the dash pad. Neither of which are real easy. Best option is to get a good service manual and follow the directions.
One hint… go slow and be careful. These panels are fragile and crack or break easily if too much force is used.
Good luck… GUSTO
The best way to get to the backside of the light switch is to separate the cluster from the dash or remove the dash pad. Neither of which are real easy. Best option is to get a good service manual and follow the directions.
One hint… go slow and be careful. These panels are fragile and crack or break easily if too much force is used.
Good luck… GUSTO
Melting Slicks
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From: Apex NC
The **** is made to the shaft and is removed as a unit. There is a release button on the top of the switch assembly. You need to loosen the drivers side dash pad to reach the top of the switch and press the button while pulling the **** and shaft out. Then there is a slotted screw/nut that you loosen with a straight blade screwdriver to remove the switch, it holds the barrel of the switch through the dash pad.
Melting Slicks
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From: Working on the car NY
Originally Posted by jyoconnell
Before I break it, how do you get the light switch off the instrument cluster? Does the black **** just pull off or does it screw off or is there a screw under the chrome cap on the ****?
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Calm down. After working on these cars for many years, I found out long ago that using the breaking method, as you suggest, does not work out in the long run. It ends in costing you more money. What I do, is shut the garage door AND CURSE LIKE HE**
