taking out headlight dimmer switch?

[kulturekat]

i did a search but couldnt find anything on replacing or how to get the dimmer switch out of the dash. i know i unscrewed the bolt holding it in from the front i got it loose but is there a notch or something on the back side that i need to do to get the knob to come out of the unit? i got new gauges and bezels and stuff to replace but cant get the wiper or dimmer switch out to change the stuff. thanks in advance

[1970heavychevy]

The dimmer switch or the light switch? The light switch to the left of the steering wheel has a button top. Push it and pull the knob out. Then unscrew the bezel and nut holding it in. The wiper knob is just a bezel and nut holding it in place.

[kulturekat]

perfect thank you ill try that when i get home

[Sinister]

Pull the knob out first, then press the button on top, and pull the rest of the way. Might want to disconnect the battery ground first cause your lights will go on.

[sneakysnake]

Here's what your feeling for.LOL

[kulturekat]

awesome thank you so much for that picture thall help a bunch

[kulturekat]

where in oklahom are you at?

[1970heavychevy]

I almost broke mine before some one told me about that button. Pictures say it all.

[Longhorn Man]

it can be a total pain in the 12 bolt to remove, so be prepaired to try 5 or 6 times. Twist the knob, push, pull, and cuss.
That's the secret, you have to use the correct 4 letter words.

[Sinister]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

it can be a total pain in the 12 bolt to remove, so be prepaired to try 5 or 6 times. Twist the knob, push, pull, and cuss.
That's the secret, you have to use the correct 4 letter words.

If you pull it out, then press the button, it'll come right out the rest of the way.

[ChevLoRay]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

it can be a total pain in the 12 bolt to remove, so be prepaired to try 5 or 6 times. Twist the knob, push, pull, and cuss.
That's the secret, you have to use the correct 4 letter words.

He's right! I fussed and cussed until I found the right combination of phrases that worked.

Oh, the wiper knob has a set screw that enables you to remove the knob. You have to do that before you can access the nut that holds the bezel and switch in place.

[drewdude92]

yup the first time i was pulling the light switch thing out i thought i was about to break it i just pulled and pulled then went to this website and figured it out =) i love this place

[Aarons72s]

Yah I love those headlight switches. I have only had one pull out the first time while pushing the button. Most are a pita! If all else fails I pull hard enough on the knob and the knob pulls of the end of the shaft. I then finish pulling the switch and fight with it once it is out of the dash. Once the shaft finally comes out of the old switch I then tap it back in the knob and slide it in the new switch.