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wedgemon · 10-29-2008, 04:14 PM

How DO you release the headlight shaft for removal from the front?

Pics would be a huge help.

Yes, I did a search. And, I tried it with a flashlight... No luck.

BTW - This help is needed for both a 73 K5 & 79 K10.

- Dave

**old Rusty C10** · 10-29-2008, 04:21 PM

if memory serves correct there is a spring type button on the top close to the dashboard.. you push this in and yank out the pull knob and then you can acccess the screw nut from underneath to allow the switch to fall out under the dash where you unclip the harness
im thinking about it and im not sure if you have to unscrew the dash bezel to access the screwnut to drop the switch,,,
i dont believe i have a switch here to take pics of

*78 Chevyrado* · 10-29-2008, 04:43 PM

You pull the handle out to full on position, and then you press the release button (white arrow) then the handle will come all the way out. To replace the handle just stick it in, no need to press the button again.

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-29-2008, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 78 Chevyrado

You pull the handle out to full on position, and then you press the release button (white arrow) then the handle will come all the way out. To replace the handle just stick it in, no need to press the button again.

Correction.... You DO NEED TO PUSH IN THE BUTTON TO REINSTALL THE SHAFT. Otherwise you'll shove the internal plunger all the way to the bottom (back) of the switch making it a real P*I*T*A to get back out unless you have a small crochet' hook to reach into and pull it back up.
Been there done that a couple of times. No fun at night out in the middle of B.F.E.

wedgemon · 10-29-2008, 06:52 PM

The pics save a LOT of bad words!! Thanks!

- Dave

joe231 · 10-29-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BLE 'BURBAN

Correction.... You DO NEED TO PUSH IN THE BUTTON TO REINSTALL THE SHAFT. Otherwise you'll shove the internal plunger all the way to the bottom (back) of the switch making it a real P*I*T*A to get back out unless you have a small crochet' hook to reach into and pull it back up.
Been there done that a couple of times. No fun at night out in the middle of B.F.E.

you can just pop the metal cover off and "reset" it, but as you stated, if you do it correctly, it saves the hassle

BLE 'BURBAN · 10-29-2008, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by joe231

you can just pop the metal cover off and "reset" it, but as you stated, if you do it correctly, it saves the hassle

Reaally!? I've never even noticed that before!!! learn something knew every day. Too cool!!!

joe231 · 10-29-2008, 11:20 PM

yeah
I've had to do it a couple time recently, cause I'm a jackass

Eyegore · 10-30-2008, 10:04 AM

Someone ought to save this as a sticky on the electrical forum, espically the pic.
This was real helpful - thanks guys.

wedgemon · 10-30-2008, 12:34 PM

Sticky time????

10-29-2008, 04:14 PM	#1
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	One More Time - Headlight switch removal. How DO you release the headlight shaft for removal from the front? Pics would be a huge help. Yes, I did a search. And, I tried it with a flashlight... No luck. BTW - This help is needed for both a 73 K5 & 79 K10. - 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 Last edited by wedgemon; 10-29-2008 at 04:15 PM.

10-29-2008, 04:21 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,300	Re: One More Time - Headlight switch removal. if memory serves correct there is a spring type button on the top close to the dashboard.. you push this in and yank out the pull knob and then you can acccess the screw nut from underneath to allow the switch to fall out under the dash where you unclip the harness im thinking about it and im not sure if you have to unscrew the dash bezel to access the screwnut to drop the switch,,, i dont believe i have a switch here to take pics of __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 10-29-2008 at 04:22 PM.

10-29-2008, 04:43 PM	#3
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: One More Time - Headlight switch removal. You pull the handle out to full on position, and then you press the release button (white arrow) then the handle will come all the way out. To replace the handle just stick it in, no need to press the button again. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 10-29-2008 at 04:44 PM.

10-29-2008, 06:52 PM	#5
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: One More Time - Headlight switch removal. The pics save a LOT of bad words!! Thanks! - 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

10-29-2008, 11:20 PM	#8
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: One More Time - Headlight switch removal. yeah I've had to do it a couple time recently, cause I'm a jackass __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

10-30-2008, 10:04 AM	#9
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: One More Time - Headlight switch removal. Someone ought to save this as a sticky on the electrical forum, espically the pic. This was real helpful - thanks guys. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

10-30-2008, 12:34 PM	#10
wedgemon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Spanish Springs, NV Posts: 1,171	Re: One More Time - Headlight switch removal. Sticky time???? __________________ 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



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