headlight switch replacement
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From: Point Roberts WA
headlight switch replacement
I need to replace my headlight switch ... anyone got any tips on getting at that sucker ?
I have been looking bottom up, but it seems kinda crowded, so I am thinking that to do it right perhaps I need to pull the dash/console out.
Perhaps I can remove the dash speaker and get my hand at it from the top down..
Tips anyone ?
Thanks eh !
Chris
I have been looking bottom up, but it seems kinda crowded, so I am thinking that to do it right perhaps I need to pull the dash/console out.
Perhaps I can remove the dash speaker and get my hand at it from the top down..
Tips anyone ?
Thanks eh !
Chris
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From: Central Pennsylvania
Re: headlight switch replacement (Northwest79)
You're correct. Speedo/tach pad needs to at least be loosened. Remove all the screws, including the 2 that hold it to the center gauge bezel. Remove the trim piece under the steering column (2 screws). Remove the screws along the top edge of the dash pad and along the door jamb side. Pull the top left corner of the pad out gently. You'll be able to now access the light switch. There's a small spring-loaded tab that you must find. Depress and hold this tab and pull the headlight **** out. Remove the plastic bezel that says "LIGHTS". Use a needle nose pliers to remove the barrel nut that holds the switch into the dash panel. Remove the wire connector (and vacuum hoses if applicable.....remeber how they come off for proper reinstallation; I believe the one with the blue lines goes on the rear vacuum port). Remove switch.
Now my favorite line.................Install new using reverse procedure. :)
Now my favorite line.................Install new using reverse procedure. :)
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From: Denton Texas
Re: headlight switch replacement (ettev)
You're correct. Speedo/tach pad needs to at least be loosened. Remove all the screws, including the 2 that hold it to the center gauge bezel. Remove the trim piece under the steering column (2 screws). Remove the screws along the top edge of the dash pad and along the door jamb side. Pull the top left corner of the pad out gently. You'll be able to now access the light switch. There's a small spring-loaded tab that you must find. Depress and hold this tab and pull the headlight **** out. Remove the plastic bezel that says "LIGHTS". Use a needle nose pliers to remove the barrel nut that holds the switch into the dash panel. Remove the wire connector (and vacuum hoses if applicable.....remeber how they come off for proper reinstallation; I believe the one with the blue lines goes on the rear vacuum port). Remove switch.
Now my favorite line.................Install new using reverse procedure. :)
Now my favorite line.................Install new using reverse procedure. :)
Eddie
