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wibilly · 01-09-2006, 11:14 AM

hey how does the light switch knob come off? i see a set screw on the wiper switch but not on light switch i pulled on it pretty hard but dont want to break the switch

blazerparts · 01-09-2006, 11:19 AM

Reach up behind the dash and press a release on the top of the switch.

ChevLoRay · 01-09-2006, 11:19 AM

There is a release for the knob/shaft ass'y, located on top of the switch ass'y. When you press on it, you can pull the knob/shaft out of the switch. Then, you can unscrew the "nut" on the front of the switch and remove it from the dash......also, you gotta unplug the connector that fits on the switch. I'd strongly recommend disconnecting the battery (positive cable) before reaching up under and behind the dash.

wibilly · 01-09-2006, 11:46 AM

thanks guys

**truckdude239** · 01-09-2006, 12:45 PM

should be an reasle button on the top of the stiwch knob shaft and all pull right out but like chevy said unhoook the battery

**pjmoreland** · 01-09-2006, 02:44 PM

Pull the knob out as far is it will go FIRST. Then press and hold the release button and pull the knob the rest of the way out.

thejoker · 01-09-2006, 04:54 PM

I think there's a release button on top of the switch....

pebbleboy · 01-09-2006, 11:02 PM

I never had to use the release button on mine. Just kinda did a counter clockwise twist and pull. Is mine broke?

Longhorn Man · 01-09-2006, 11:38 PM

only if it came out without pressing this little button on the top of the switch.

pebbleboy · 01-10-2006, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

only if it came out without pressing this little button on the top of the switch.

Longhorn Man · 01-11-2006, 12:00 AM

jimfulco · 01-11-2006, 02:27 AM

Unplug the battery because pulling the knob out also turns the lights on.

sneakysnake · 01-11-2006, 12:57 PM

A pic to go with this thread,thanks to who ever shot this.

01-09-2006, 11:14 AM	#1
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	easy ? hey how does the light switch knob come off? i see a set screw on the wiper switch but not on light switch i pulled on it pretty hard but dont want to break the switch __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-09-2006, 11:19 AM	#2
blazerparts No,I DON'T have Tourett's Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 556	Re: easy ? Reach up behind the dash and press a release on the top of the switch. __________________ '72 K5 CST 350/350 Daily Driver '69 GMC3500 Camper Special CST Flatbed 396/400 Upgraded to show truck '69 GMC 2500 L6292, 3spd beater

01-09-2006, 11:19 AM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: easy ? There is a release for the knob/shaft ass'y, located on top of the switch ass'y. When you press on it, you can pull the knob/shaft out of the switch. Then, you can unscrew the "nut" on the front of the switch and remove it from the dash......also, you gotta unplug the connector that fits on the switch. I'd strongly recommend disconnecting the battery (positive cable) before reaching up under and behind the dash. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

01-09-2006, 11:46 AM	#4
wibilly Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: northwestern wi Posts: 2,111	Re: easy ? thanks guys __________________ common sense isn't so common anymore

01-09-2006, 12:45 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: easy ? should be an reasle button on the top of the stiwch knob shaft and all pull right out but like chevy said unhoook the battery __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

01-09-2006, 02:44 PM	#6
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,981	Re: easy ? Pull the knob out as far is it will go FIRST. Then press and hold the release button and pull the knob the rest of the way out.

01-09-2006, 04:54 PM	#7
thejoker Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gulfport Mississippi Posts: 364	Re: easy ? I think there's a release button on top of the switch.... __________________ **Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight....I ask that of all my prey** 68' C10 Short Step (rebuilding as we speak) 72' Custom Camper (wrecked, parting out) 79' C10 Fleet (rough, parting out) 97' C1500 Short Step Custom (DD) 97' Kawaski VN800a Customized 99' Z71 Silverado 04' Suzuki Volusia

01-09-2006, 11:38 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: easy ? only if it came out without pressing this little button on the top of the switch.

01-11-2006, 12:00 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: easy ?

01-11-2006, 02:27 AM	#12
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Re: easy ? Unplug the battery because pulling the knob out also turns the lights on.

01-11-2006, 12:57 PM	#13
sneakysnake It's a catastrophic success. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,077	Re: easy ? A pic to go with this thread,thanks to who ever shot this. Attached Images



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