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jlampka · 03-10-2019, 11:03 AM

I found no setscrew to remove the knob from the post so what is the best way to remove the headlight switch after I unscrew the spacer that threads onto the post?

**landarts** · 03-10-2019, 11:49 AM

There is no set screw on knob, reach up behind dash with one hand and press a small button on top of switch, while you depress button in pull on knob and the whole shafts will release . Then screw off retainer ring on font and switch will come out of bezel.

**CUSTOM/10** · 03-10-2019, 11:50 AM

If I remember correctly there's a release button on the switch. (Small button with a coil spring under it ) If you push this in and hold it the shaft that the knob is on will pull out of the switch.

Gary

jlampka · 03-10-2019, 12:26 PM

Thank you - just figured out the button releases the shaft.

**Stocker** · 03-10-2019, 02:33 PM

Late reply but y'know the headlights come on when you pull out the knob/shaft, right? Battery should be disconnected to prevent draining it....

89AKurt · 03-17-2019, 05:58 PM

Glad I found this thread!
Picture for those of us with zero knowledge.

03-10-2019, 11:03 AM	#1
jlampka Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: North Tonawanda, NY Posts: 236	Headlight switch removal I found no setscrew to remove the knob from the post so what is the best way to remove the headlight switch after I unscrew the spacer that threads onto the post?

03-10-2019, 11:49 AM	#2
landarts landarts Join Date: May 2005 Location: Star, Idaho Posts: 1,326	Re: Headlight switch removal There is no set screw on knob, reach up behind dash with one hand and press a small button on top of switch, while you depress button in pull on knob and the whole shafts will release . Then screw off retainer ring on font and switch will come out of bezel. __________________ 71 K20 Idaho Edition 69 K10 from the Field 68 Second Chance Fix and Sale 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4x4 K2500 The "Fixrupr" build thread 72 Cheyenne 1/2 ton " FIXRUPR " - daily driver 67 C20 all original paint 71 K20 Custom 4x4 (Idaho Edition) 72 K20 GMC Super Custom 4x4 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 69 K10 Custom package 4x4 (69 K10 from the field) 69 K10 Custom 72 K20 Custom Deluxe 4x4 72 K20 Crew Cab Project 71 GMC Jimmy CST 72 Blazer 70 Blazer

03-10-2019, 11:50 AM	#3
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,796	Re: Headlight switch removal If I remember correctly there's a release button on the switch. (Small button with a coil spring under it ) If you push this in and hold it the shaft that the knob is on will pull out of the switch. Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

03-10-2019, 12:26 PM	#4
jlampka Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: North Tonawanda, NY Posts: 236	Re: Headlight switch removal Thank you - just figured out the button releases the shaft.

03-10-2019, 02:33 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,495	Re: Headlight switch removal Late reply but y'know the headlights come on when you pull out the knob/shaft, right? Battery should be disconnected to prevent draining it.... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-17-2019, 05:58 PM	#6
89AKurt Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Prescott Arizona Posts: 621	Re: Headlight switch removal Glad I found this thread! Picture for those of us with zero knowledge. __________________ 1968 Long Bed 2016 Honda Civic Coupe EX-T ticket magnet Last edited by 89AKurt; 03-18-2019 at 02:26 AM.



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