Headlight Switch Replacement - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rfmaster · 01-05-2009, 04:26 PM

New year - more projects

After spending a better part of a day replacing dash, column and instrument cluster come to find out the headlight switch - instrument cluster light dimmer is on its way out.

FSM has a rather cryptic description and a lousy drawing covering this subject. Does anyone have photos and a better set of (real world) instructions for headlight switch R&R for 1973-1984 trucks???

//RF

piecesparts · 01-05-2009, 06:35 PM

HIT OLD ONE WITH HAMMER put new one in.

However if that doesn't work, You will have to reach up under the dash and push the little pin in on the switch Up close to the dash panel back side. This will release the headlight switch knob and shaft--PULL it out. Now turn the nut on the dash outer side with a pair of needle nose pliers or another sharp pointed tool and unscrew the nut from the switch's body. Unplug wires and NOW throw it away.

rfmaster · 01-05-2009, 06:44 PM

OK, thanks - I'll skip the 'hitting with the hammer' part for now!!

//RF

wedgemon · 01-06-2009, 12:23 AM

I asked this a few months ago. Pic is worth every word!

- Dave

orbot · 01-06-2009, 12:35 AM

i changed mine with one from my other truck didnt work either so went to toggle switches

01-05-2009, 04:26 PM	#1
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Headlight Switch Replacement New year - more projects After spending a better part of a day replacing dash, column and instrument cluster come to find out the headlight switch - instrument cluster light dimmer is on its way out. FSM has a rather cryptic description and a lousy drawing covering this subject. Does anyone have photos and a better set of (real world) instructions for headlight switch R&R for 1973-1984 trucks??? //RF __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

01-05-2009, 06:35 PM	#2
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Headlight Switch Replacement HIT OLD ONE WITH HAMMER put new one in. However if that doesn't work, You will have to reach up under the dash and push the little pin in on the switch Up close to the dash panel back side. This will release the headlight switch knob and shaft--PULL it out. Now turn the nut on the dash outer side with a pair of needle nose pliers or another sharp pointed tool and unscrew the nut from the switch's body. Unplug wires and NOW throw it away.

01-05-2009, 06:44 PM	#3
rfmaster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: OC CA Posts: 1,374	Re: Headlight Switch Replacement OK, thanks - I'll skip the 'hitting with the hammer' part for now!! //RF __________________ "The Beast" 1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed 350/700R4! with 3inch body lift Dual Flowmasters Super 40's! TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29) New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)

01-06-2009, 12:23 AM	#4
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: Headlight Switch Replacement I asked this a few months ago. Pic is worth every word! - Dave __________________ 2003 Silverado K1500 Z71 - Arrival Blue 1973 K5 Cheyenne Blazer 350/TH350/NP203 Kids Trucks:92 K1500 Blazer 5.7/700R4 4" lift. RETIRED: 1980 Scottsdale 4x4 Founding Member: "TILT WHEEL BELLY." Club

01-06-2009, 12:35 AM	#5
orbot Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chula Vista, Ca Posts: 518	Re: Headlight Switch Replacement i changed mine with one from my other truck didnt work either so went to toggle switches

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