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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 05:23 PM
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Default Dash Headlight Switch Removal (HELP!!)

I really need some help with how you remove the Dash headlight switch from the dash pad. I have the dash out of the car and can not figure out if the **** removes from the shaft or if the shaft removes from the switch... and how you do it.


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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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There should be a small spring loaded push button on the upper side body of the switch. You need to press this down to remove the shaft. It may take a bit of manipulation and sweet talking to get it to work.

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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 06:10 PM
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You have done the hard part getting the dash out. Look closly at the main body of the light switch. I don't remember exactly where is is but there is a little button you can push down and then the shaft will pull straight out of the switch. It looks like a little metal button like the top of a aluminum rivet.

Once you have the shaft out then you unscrew the nut under at the base of the bezel on the front side of the dash pad.

Piece of cake.
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Old Jun 26, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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Pull the **** out on the switch (headlights on position). On the bottom of the switch there is a button with a spring. Push the button in while pulling out on the ****.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 02:07 AM
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Thanks everyone... it worked... switch is now out, cleaned up and ready to install in new dash...
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 80TexasC3
Thanks everyone... it worked... switch is now out, cleaned up and ready to install in new dash...
On a scale of 1 - 10 how hard is it to remove and install a new headlight switch *includes dash removal installation and and tips or tricks.* BTW its on a 79 with the one piece dash :-/
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