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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 12:09 PM
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The switch to the back-up lights needs to be replaced on my 92 LT1
ZF6. Can someone tell me if there is a ready-made tool that can remove this switch without removing the engine?

Thanks for any help.
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 12:20 PM
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All you need is a properly sized offset wrench. Hard to describe, but the wrench handle (at both ends) is bent about 90 degrees at the end one way, then the box end is bent 90 degrees the other way creating a protruding box end. You can buy a complete set of these at harbor freight for 10 or 15 bucks.

It's still tight quarters, but with enough time and cussing you will get it!
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Here ya go

http://www.harborfreight.com/hand-to...set-32042.html
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 12:29 PM
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Thanks, I've got the cussing down pretty good, all I need now is the right wrench. Nothing I have has the right angle.
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I was pleasantly surprised that the Craftsman 7/8 box wrench (that has been in my tool box since 1962) worked.
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Kudos to the Craftsman. I have the same wrench and prolly just as old. Worked like a charm.
Mike
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