'84 headlight switch knob removal....how??

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Sep 5, 2002 | 03:55 PM

Tcape

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'84 headlight switch **** removal....how??

I'm ready to pull my instrument panel out to have it repaired, and the first problem I'm running into is the headlight switch ****. How does that thing come off?? Small problem....major obstacle. I'm sure it's something simple, but I can't make much progress until I can get that taken care of. Don't want to break it. TIA!
Tom C

Sep 5, 2002 | 04:05 PM

myblack864+3

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Re: '84 headlight switch **** removal....how?? (Tcape)

This is only easy when you know how, otherwise you usually break the **** and switch.

1. Turn the lights on, full out.
2. Rotate the **** until you can see a small notch where the switch shaft enters the ****.
3. Inside the notch is a even smaller leaf spring, or at least one end of a leaf sprint.
4. Using a small screwdriver press on the spring in the direction that will remove the know, while, at the same time gently pulling on the ****.

It will be in your hand.

Good Luck.

Sep 5, 2002 | 04:09 PM

JonM

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Re: '84 headlight switch **** removal....how?? (Tcape)

Get a little finish nail...see the grove on the side of the ****? Slide the nail up inside, there is a little clip, push towards the rear ...the **** should slide off.

Sep 5, 2002 | 07:26 PM

Danno355

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Re: '84 headlight switch **** removal....how?? (Tcape)

Unes your **** was glued on. Mine was, had to cut it off with a dremel. However, you can get a replacement **** (not meant for the task) from radioshack. Uses a tenshioner screw. You may need to grind the post a little bit. But the new **** can be had in many styles and colors. Opens up some nice detail possibilities.
good luck

Sep 6, 2002 | 01:19 AM

myblack864+3

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Re: '84 headlight switch **** removal....how?? (Danno355)

If you have a glued on ****, usual practice was to have a release button or spring somewhere on the switch body itself. Press in on the button or spring and the entire **** and shaft will pull out of the switch body.

I have never seen one that wasn't designed to be removed in some manner, unless someone lost the retainer spring and got out the epoxy to avoid buying a new one.

Anyone else have experience with very early switches 84-85 ?

Sep 6, 2002 | 11:47 AM

Tcape

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Re: '84 headlight switch **** removal....how?? (Tcape)

Many thanks to everyone who responded to my question about removing the headlight switch ****. The 'Vette is in the paint shop right now, but when I get it out, looks like the **** will be easy to get off....now that I know how. I appreciate the help.
Tom C :cheers:

Sep 7, 2002 | 09:37 PM

MIKE MARTIE

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Re: '84 headlight switch **** removal....how?? (Tcape)

JUST WANTED TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THE INSIGHT. HAD A HEADLIGHT SWITCH ROLLING AROUND IN GLOVE COMP. FOR MONTHS WAITING FOR ME TO INSTALL. FINISH NAIL WORKED PERFECTLY. :yesnod: :yesnod: