removing headlight and wiper knobs - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

D-Rat · 12-02-2009, 05:20 PM

I want to remove the faceplate on the dash. How do these knobs come off?

PanelDeland · 12-02-2009, 05:41 PM

Wiper knob has a small set screw.The light knob is removed by pulling it out and reaching under the dash to the (topI think it is,it's been a while) of the switch and pressing a button down.Then you pull it the rest of the way out.Make sure you disconnect the battery since your lights will be on.

*Dylan · 12-02-2009, 05:56 PM

Don't do what I did and just rip the switch out, you'll end up having to buy a new one. After you undo the switches you have to unscrew the bezel itself. Once that is completed you need to unscrew the speedometer cable and disconnect the wiring harness for the dash. Then you should be good to go!

DZL1 · 12-02-2009, 06:36 PM

If you have an oil pressure gauge you'll need to disconnect the oil line as well.

DZL1.

moon · 12-03-2009, 01:20 AM

This is the headlight switch & the button that was mentioned above ::::::>

D-Rat · 12-03-2009, 02:32 PM

holy crap.

The guages are attached to the bezel and aren't mounted in the dash?

Ugh.

oK, thanks guys.

*Dylan · 12-03-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by D-Rat

holy crap.

The guages are attached to the bezel and aren't mounted in the dash?

Ugh.

oK, thanks guys.

Correct!

**LockDoc** · 12-03-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D-Rat

holy crap.

The guages are attached to the bezel and aren't mounted in the dash?

Ugh.

oK, thanks guys.

That is correct... When you pull the switch knob out only pull it out to the park light position, then push the button down and pull it out the rest of the way.

LockDoc

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-03-2009, 05:09 PM

oil gauge will need a 5/16 or 3/8 wrench if I remember right to disconnect. It has been awhile since I have tore one apart. Trevor

**LockDoc** · 12-03-2009, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

oil gauge will need a 5/16 or 3/8 wrench if I remember right to disconnect. It has been awhile since I have tore one apart. Trevor

5/16", I had a heck of a time finding my wrench a while back...

LockDoc

**Papa Smurf** · 12-04-2009, 09:18 AM

Don't forget to re-attach the oil line before you crank the engine. Believe me, you will have a mess.

Papa Smurf

**RoyL** · 01-23-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

That is correct... When you pull the switch knob out only pull it out to the park light position, then push the button down and pull it out the rest of the way.

LockDoc

Thanks! Was doing this today and couldn't figure out why the stalk was not letting go!

Roy

12-02-2009, 05:20 PM	#1
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	removing headlight and wiper knobs I want to remove the faceplate on the dash. How do these knobs come off? __________________ 1970 CST with a screaming 400 www.nissan4wheelers.com

12-02-2009, 05:41 PM	#2
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: removing headlight and wiper knobs Wiper knob has a small set screw.The light knob is removed by pulling it out and reaching under the dash to the (topI think it is,it's been a while) of the switch and pressing a button down.Then you pull it the rest of the way out.Make sure you disconnect the battery since your lights will be on. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 12-02-2009 at 05:42 PM.

12-02-2009, 05:56 PM	#3
*Dylan Mean Buzzin' Half Dozen Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 1,081	Re: removing headlight and wiper knobs Don't do what I did and just rip the switch out, you'll end up having to buy a new one. After you undo the switches you have to unscrew the bezel itself. Once that is completed you need to unscrew the speedometer cable and disconnect the wiring harness for the dash. Then you should be good to go! __________________ "War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." MY TRUCK (Now for sale) 1967 C10 SWB *Dylan* IIMY?

12-02-2009, 06:36 PM	#4
DZL1 One day..... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocala, FL. Posts: 702	Re: removing headlight and wiper knobs If you have an oil pressure gauge you'll need to disconnect the oil line as well. DZL1.

12-03-2009, 01:20 AM	#5
moon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 84	Re: removing headlight and wiper knobs This is the headlight switch & the button that was mentioned above ::::::> __________________ 1970 CST long bed Fleetside

12-03-2009, 02:32 PM	#6
D-Rat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 226	Re: removing headlight and wiper knobs holy crap. The guages are attached to the bezel and aren't mounted in the dash? Ugh. oK, thanks guys. __________________ 1970 CST with a screaming 400 www.nissan4wheelers.com

12-03-2009, 05:09 PM	#9
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,149	Re: removing headlight and wiper knobs oil gauge will need a 5/16 or 3/8 wrench if I remember right to disconnect. It has been awhile since I have tore one apart. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-04-2009, 09:18 AM	#11
Papa Smurf Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ben Wheeler, TX Posts: 94	Re: removing headlight and wiper knobs Don't forget to re-attach the oil line before you crank the engine. Believe me, you will have a mess. Papa Smurf __________________ 72 Sierra Grande 2500 BB 72 Sierra 2500, 42K miles, factory buckets 72 Cheyenne 20 72 Chevy SWB, Factory BB, Leaf Spring



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