Ignition switch bezel removal - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Fldawg · 01-27-2011, 05:03 PM

Hey Guys, Got a probelm , went to change out my bezel today and after unscrewing it the switch would not come out of the bezel is there something i'm doing wrong, any info would be appreciated......Thanks Tom

as soon as i'm done i'll post some pics of my truck, just about done with it

**john** · 01-27-2011, 05:28 PM

You have to remove the lock cyl. first. Turn switch to acc. position and insert wire into hole on face of lock and push in. You will feel a spring loaded pin as you push. Then turn cyl to the left and pull. You might have to wiggle it a bit , but it should pull out.

FLcustom10 · 01-27-2011, 05:31 PM

Try this:

Put the key in the switch. Find a paper clip. Find a small pin-hole on the bezel. Turn the key counter-clockwise to ACC, Put the paper clip in the small pin-hole and press in. Turn the key counter clockwise one more time. It should come apart.

Edit - John beat me to it...

Fldawg · 01-27-2011, 05:50 PM

Thanks for the info......tom

68custom396 · 01-27-2011, 05:55 PM

What if you don't have a key? I've heard that there is a key code on the pass door lock cylinder for a locksmith to make one...does anyone know if that's true?
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**slomotion** · 01-27-2011, 05:57 PM

Fldawg, the above is correct, but disconnect your battery before you do this. It may not be necessary, but just to be safe..............

01-27-2011, 05:03 PM	#1
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Ignition switch bezel removal Hey Guys, Got a probelm , went to change out my bezel today and after unscrewing it the switch would not come out of the bezel is there something i'm doing wrong, any info would be appreciated......Thanks Tom as soon as i'm done i'll post some pics of my truck, just about done with it

01-27-2011, 05:28 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Ignition switch bezel removal You have to remove the lock cyl. first. Turn switch to acc. position and insert wire into hole on face of lock and push in. You will feel a spring loaded pin as you push. Then turn cyl to the left and pull. You might have to wiggle it a bit , but it should pull out. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

01-27-2011, 05:31 PM	#3
FLcustom10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 322	Re: Ignition switch bezel removal Try this: Put the key in the switch. Find a paper clip. Find a small pin-hole on the bezel. Turn the key counter-clockwise to ACC, Put the paper clip in the small pin-hole and press in. Turn the key counter clockwise one more time. It should come apart. Edit - John beat me to it... Last edited by FLcustom10; 01-27-2011 at 05:31 PM.

01-27-2011, 05:50 PM	#4
Fldawg Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lynn Haven Florida Posts: 1,019	Re: Ignition switch bezel removal Thanks for the info......tom

01-27-2011, 05:55 PM	#5
68custom396 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lubbock Tx Posts: 21	Re: Ignition switch bezel removal What if you don't have a key? I've heard that there is a key code on the pass door lock cylinder for a locksmith to make one...does anyone know if that's true? Posted via Mobile Device

01-27-2011, 05:57 PM	#6
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Ignition switch bezel removal Fldawg, the above is correct, but disconnect your battery before you do this. It may not be necessary, but just to be safe.............. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."



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