Michael L. Posted March 21, 2012 Share Posted March 21, 2012 Good Morning Everyone. I need to remove my headlight switch to clean it up. Can anyone advise me how the knob/shaft come off so I can remove it? I don't want to break anything.ThanksMike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 40-41 connies Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Most of the head light switches I have removed have a small area on the switch behind the dash that you would push into to release the locking pin that holds the push pull rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael L. Posted March 22, 2012 Author Share Posted March 22, 2012 Thanks for that Connies. I am familiar with that system on other cars I have worked on, but I can't see any release on my switch. What should I be looking for?Mike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Douglas Johnson Jr. Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 mike I will be home this weekend and I have a complete dash assembly that I removed from my parts car so I can tell you how it comes apart. I don't think you got anymore of a winter than we did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSpringer Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I have mine out of the car ('41 Zephyr sedan) and am looking at it. There's an L-shaped brass tab riveted to the L-shaped piece ("slider") that the shaft engages in and that slides back and forth. To release the shaft you will need to press the brass tab so it is flat against the slider using a small flat screwdriver. Then use a pair of pliers to rotate the shaft about 90 degrees and it should come right out. If you need a photo I could get you one on Saturday.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael L. Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 Thanks Doug and Dave. I think a photo may be useful for this because I am working on it lying on my back under the dash. I don't want to remove the dash at this time.Doug: This is the mildest winter we have ever had in Saskatoon. I'm a supporter of global warming if this is any indication of the effect. When are you coming up to visit us again?Thanks Guys,Mike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSpringer Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 o.k., here you go Mike. You can see how the brass tab is kind of sprung out away from the metal slider. Just press that down, twist the shaft, and pull.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael L. Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Thanks for your photo Dave. That did the trick for me. I cleaned up the switch and reinstalled it on the weekend. I don't know if you have ever installed a new wiring harness, but that's what I am working on. Its a big job.Thanks again.Mike L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C. Douglas Johnson Jr. Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I have no date scheduled but when I do you know I will call you.Had mine out this weekend and will be changing the square tires this week while I am in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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