How do you get the headlight switch knob off? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ddsmith · 07-17-2003, 07:41 PM

I know this was posted many times and of course I didn't commit it to memory. Search is down so I'm going to need someone to share their wisdom with me. In addition to this question, can the dash bezel piece be replaced without puling the whole gage assembly out? It looks to me like the front screws can be removed from the bezel and then the attaching screws on the back can be removed allowing just the bezel to come out. Any input would be appreciated. I did manage to get the windshield wiper knob of and the nut removed so the only thing stopping me now is the headlight knob. Thanks, Don

lukecp · 07-17-2003, 07:49 PM

Reach up underneath the dash, and feel for the headlight switch directly behind the headlight knob. On top, you will feel a little spring-loaded button. Push down on the button, and wiggle and pull out the headlight know. Should come right out

Pulling the dash is so easy, i would go ahead and pull it to put on the new bezel. Just disconnect the oil pressure line, wiring harness (directly behind the gas guage), and speedometer cable, then unscrew it and pull it out. Good luck!

oldtrucknut · 07-17-2003, 08:30 PM

I usually just yanked that knob and rod right out, I didn't even know about that release button. I like your way better.

mtdave2 · 07-17-2003, 09:19 PM

pull it out all the way first!!!! then hit the button.. youll drive yourself nuts the other way

**68 Stepside** · 07-17-2003, 09:48 PM

yeah, what dave said

ddsmith · 07-17-2003, 09:52 PM

Thanks to all for your assistance. Thank you yellow72custom. I decided to pull the whole thing and it went very smoothly. It's all back together now and look real nice.

07-17-2003, 07:41 PM	#1
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	How do you get the headlight switch knob off? I know this was posted many times and of course I didn't commit it to memory. Search is down so I'm going to need someone to share their wisdom with me. In addition to this question, can the dash bezel piece be replaced without puling the whole gage assembly out? It looks to me like the front screws can be removed from the bezel and then the attaching screws on the back can be removed allowing just the bezel to come out. Any input would be appreciated. I did manage to get the windshield wiper knob of and the nut removed so the only thing stopping me now is the headlight knob. Thanks, Don __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper

07-17-2003, 07:49 PM	#2
lukecp Formerly yellow72custom Join Date: May 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 7,531	Reach up underneath the dash, and feel for the headlight switch directly behind the headlight knob. On top, you will feel a little spring-loaded button. Push down on the button, and wiggle and pull out the headlight know. Should come right out Pulling the dash is so easy, i would go ahead and pull it to put on the new bezel. Just disconnect the oil pressure line, wiring harness (directly behind the gas guage), and speedometer cable, then unscrew it and pull it out. Good luck! __________________ '72 Chevy C10 Mild 350/TH350/3.07. Ochre/White. Old high school ride. '70 GMC C2500 '62 327 4bbl/SM465/4.56-geared Dana 60. White/White. Project or parts truck. '97 Saturn SL DD. 1.9/5-speed. 40+ highway mpg

07-17-2003, 08:30 PM	#3
oldtrucknut 67-72 truck surgeon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 155	I usually just yanked that knob and rod right out, I didn't even know about that release button. I like your way better. __________________ 1969 Chevy C10 1993 Toyota Camry LE 1999 Ford F250 Super Duty 4x4 diesel 2008 Dodge Charger Super Bee 1953 International R182

07-17-2003, 09:19 PM	#4
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	pull it out all the way first!!!! then hit the button.. youll drive yourself nuts the other way __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

07-17-2003, 09:48 PM	#5
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,692	yeah, what dave said __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

07-17-2003, 09:52 PM	#6
ddsmith Glowing since 1978 Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lusby,MD,USA Posts: 532	Thanks to all for your assistance. Thank you yellow72custom. I decided to pull the whole thing and it went very smoothly. It's all back together now and look real nice. __________________ 66 Chevy C30 Stakebody Dump, PS,PB, 327cu in 71 Corvette Coupe 454 4 speed 69 Chevy C20 Custom Camper



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