How do you remove the headlight knob?!? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Syco67 · 12-29-2004, 07:53 PM

Trying to pull the knob so I can replace some bulbs in the dash, the wiper knob was held on with a screw, no such device on the headlight knob. What gives?

71Shortbed · 12-29-2004, 07:56 PM

There is a small "button" on top of the switch body. Reach up behind the dash and hold it down while you pull the knob out. The shaft and knob will pull out.

Syco67 · 12-29-2004, 07:57 PM

Thanks, I was ready to freak out. I'll go try it.

purple gas · 12-29-2004, 08:13 PM

That's nothin,,,,, wait till you have to pull the ignition switch.. That will really drive you around the bend

71Shortbed · 12-29-2004, 08:20 PM

You ain't kiddin. It took three beers to get my ignition switch out.... I thought I never would get it done.

avejoe · 12-29-2004, 08:47 PM

I found that if I pushed the switch first then pulled the knob it would not come out. The trick is to pull the knob all the way out THEN push the switch.

Longhorn Man · 12-29-2004, 10:09 PM

I've always had the best luck pulling the knob out to the first position (parking lights) and then depressing the button.
Don't forget to disconnect the battery.

Fred T · 12-29-2004, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

Don't forget to disconnect the battery.

Party pooper. Some of us like sparks!

784X4GUY · 12-29-2004, 10:19 PM

Yeap thats how I get mine out pull it out all the way push the button and jiggle it in and out for a sec then it pops right out...Later Mike

Blue Beard · 12-29-2004, 11:21 PM

Remember the first time I did that and didn't disconnect the battery. Wasn't able to get back to her for several days......only to find the battery dead...

Syco67 · 12-31-2004, 12:00 AM

I got it done, had to pull it twice, and didn't bother to disconnect the battery the second time. AFter I put it back in, I noticed the oil line was leaking so I had to pull the knob again. Took me forever to get the line so it wouldn't leak, and of course the battery was dead when I put it back together. I did the ignition switch awhile back, that wasn't too bad, working with a bunch of chevy guys, I had heard plenty of stories. Thanks for the guys.

modifiedGMC · 12-31-2004, 12:59 AM

Hey longhorn man You know you don't have to disconnect the battery.......The lights will go off by themselves.... eventually!!

71-longbed · 12-31-2004, 02:15 AM

if you have the tool the ignition switch is quite easy ...... i learned the hard way and scratched my dash with needle nose pliers ...

vtblazer · 12-31-2004, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syco67

Trying to pull the knob so I can replace some bulbs in the dash

No need to remove the dash/gauges just to replace a couple of bulbs, there's enough room to reach all the bulbs from behind the dash.

12-29-2004, 07:53 PM	#1
Syco67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boise Posts: 64	How do you remove the headlight knob?!? Trying to pull the knob so I can replace some bulbs in the dash, the wiper knob was held on with a screw, no such device on the headlight knob. What gives? __________________ If at first you don't succed, break something!

12-29-2004, 07:56 PM	#2
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	There is a small "button" on top of the switch body. Reach up behind the dash and hold it down while you pull the knob out. The shaft and knob will pull out. Last edited by 71Shortbed; 12-29-2004 at 07:56 PM. Reason: typo

12-29-2004, 07:57 PM	#3
Syco67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boise Posts: 64	Thanks, I was ready to freak out. I'll go try it. __________________ If at first you don't succed, break something!

12-29-2004, 08:47 PM	#6
avejoe Custer had a plan too. Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: No. California Posts: 344	I found that if I pushed the switch first then pulled the knob it would not come out. The trick is to pull the knob all the way out THEN push the switch. __________________ 72 K15 GMC (aka Big White) Performance Rockers, Cab Corners, and Floors Fossil Fuel Glutton Neighborhood Nuisance 98 BMW 540i for Speed (Sold ) 05 Subaru Outback for mileage

12-29-2004, 10:19 PM	#9
784X4GUY Did someone say MUD? Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pullman,WA Posts: 1,089	Yeap thats how I get mine out pull it out all the way push the button and jiggle it in and out for a sec then it pops right out...Later Mike __________________ Im in the market guys...so keep ya eyes peeled -------------------- Mini trucks are for guys who cant get it up!

12-29-2004, 08:13 PM	#4
purple gas Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: saskatoon, planet earth Posts: 686	That's nothin,,,,, wait till you have to pull the ignition switch.. That will really drive you around the bend

12-29-2004, 08:20 PM	#5
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	You ain't kiddin. It took three beers to get my ignition switch out.... I thought I never would get it done.

12-29-2004, 10:09 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I've always had the best luck pulling the knob out to the first position (parking lights) and then depressing the button. Don't forget to disconnect the battery.

12-29-2004, 11:21 PM	#10
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	Remember the first time I did that and didn't disconnect the battery. Wasn't able to get back to her for several days......only to find the battery dead... __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

12-31-2004, 12:00 AM	#11
Syco67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Boise Posts: 64	I got it done, had to pull it twice, and didn't bother to disconnect the battery the second time. AFter I put it back in, I noticed the oil line was leaking so I had to pull the knob again. Took me forever to get the line so it wouldn't leak, and of course the battery was dead when I put it back together. I did the ignition switch awhile back, that wasn't too bad, working with a bunch of chevy guys, I had heard plenty of stories. Thanks for the guys. __________________ If at first you don't succed, break something!

12-31-2004, 12:59 AM	#12
modifiedGMC Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Walker Co. Alabama Posts: 474	Hey longhorn man You know you don't have to disconnect the battery.......The lights will go off by themselves.... eventually!!

12-31-2004, 02:15 AM	#13
71-longbed Its Magically Delicious Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: oregon Posts: 2,398	if you have the tool the ignition switch is quite easy ...... i learned the hard way and scratched my dash with needle nose pliers ... __________________ 71 C10 LWB 350sbc -TH350 12 bolt 3.42 Posi Of all my favorite things to do, The utmost is to have a brew. My love grows for my foamy friend, with each thirst-quenching elbow bend. Beer so frosty, smooth, and cold it's paradise pure liquid gold. Yes beer means many things to me that's all for now cus I gotta pee.

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