Headlight switch change - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**SOUTHERN917** · 12-31-2008, 02:16 PM

I'm getting ready to change out my headlight switch, any suggestions on the easiest route, or tricks to make it easier. Things to watchout for? BTW I already know how to get the knob out(button). Pull dash panel out? Go from underneath? Thanks for any suggestions.

Sinister · 12-31-2008, 02:28 PM

The knob button is the main thing. Pull the dash panel, unplug the harness, unscrew the switch. Pretty simple. Might be able to be done without pulling the dash panel, I never tried that way though.

**SOUTHERN917** · 12-31-2008, 02:50 PM

Thanks, I always like a to ask, just in case. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

**LockDoc** · 12-31-2008, 11:28 PM

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You can get it out without pulling the instrument cluster. I just did mine yesterday. Just unhook the battery, remove the switch knob, unscrew the chrome bezel, remove the nut under the chrome bezel (5/8 socket),there will be a threaded piece that comes out with the nut, pull the switch out from the back and unplug the wire loom... Reverse the procedure to install the new one.

LockDoc

p.s. I remove the chrome bezel with a pair of needle nose pliers... Just stick the ends in the two holes.

12-31-2008, 02:16 PM	#1
SOUTHERN917 Wrench Wench Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: HERRIN, IL Posts: 93	Headlight switch change I'm getting ready to change out my headlight switch, any suggestions on the easiest route, or tricks to make it easier. Things to watchout for? BTW I already know how to get the knob out(button). Pull dash panel out? Go from underneath? Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ If everyone had good taste, who would buy all the FORDS? Women join us!! BUSTED KNUCKLE BABES "Face it girls, I'm older and have better insurance" -Fried green tomatoes

12-31-2008, 02:28 PM	#2
Sinister Between Trucks... Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 3,830	Re: Headlight switch change The knob button is the main thing. Pull the dash panel, unplug the harness, unscrew the switch. Pretty simple. Might be able to be done without pulling the dash panel, I never tried that way though. __________________ Beat it to fit, Paint it to match...

12-31-2008, 02:50 PM	#3
SOUTHERN917 Wrench Wench Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: HERRIN, IL Posts: 93	Re: Headlight switch change Thanks, I always like a to ask, just in case. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! __________________ If everyone had good taste, who would buy all the FORDS? Women join us!! BUSTED KNUCKLE BABES "Face it girls, I'm older and have better insurance" -Fried green tomatoes

12-31-2008, 11:28 PM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,772	Re: Headlight switch change - You can get it out without pulling the instrument cluster. I just did mine yesterday. Just unhook the battery, remove the switch knob, unscrew the chrome bezel, remove the nut under the chrome bezel (5/8 socket),there will be a threaded piece that comes out with the nut, pull the switch out from the back and unplug the wire loom... Reverse the procedure to install the new one. LockDoc p.s. I remove the chrome bezel with a pair of needle nose pliers... Just stick the ends in the two holes. __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 12-31-2008 at 11:33 PM.

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