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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 12:34 AM
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Can someone tell me how to separate the headlight switch **** from the rod ? thanks
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 12:36 AM
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Default Re: "71 headlight switch? (vettedreams)

broke mine in trying. bought a new one.
sorry im no help.
good luck
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:23 AM
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I'm probably going in again this weekend, but I've been there before on switches for a couple of different cars (including my Corvette).

There's a release button on the back (sometimes the side) of the switch. Depress that button and then pull the **** out. Depressing the **** and pulling the switch don't require much effort, so don't force it.

Good Luck.

Whoops! Just reread the post and I don't think that was quite what you were asking. I don't know if/how the **** comes off the rod :confused:


[Modified by jerryp58, 6:25 AM 11/6/2002]
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:29 AM
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Default Re: "71 headlight switch? (jerryp58)

Don't think the **** is designed to come off the rod. It's pressed/swedged/glued on. As JerryP58 said, there is a release button on the switch. It's small. You push it in, hold it, and then pull the rod out. Chuck
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 07:31 AM
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I just bought a new **** and it comes attached to the rod. Jerry is right about the release on the switch. :cheers:
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Old Nov 6, 2002 | 11:56 AM
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There"s a wealth of knowledge on this forum, thanks again!
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