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'71-74 Headlight switch

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 11:37 am
by rr6pak
Hey Nest:
Does anyone know how to remove the headlight switch? Also, the knob that goes into the switch. I need to replace mine and I'm not sure how to get the kinob out without breaking it.
Any help will be greatly appreciated
:)

Posted: Mon Jul 31, 2006 9:21 pm
by road chicken
SURE No Problem

To release the Knob.....


You HAVE to have access to the switch backside. On the backside there is a spring loaded pin onthe metal side. Depress that pin while pulling out onthe switch knob. The knob AND the triangular shaft will slide out.

Reverse to re-install.

Then you have to spin the nut off. Problem is nobody has the damn socket to fit it. unless you have a buddy with a mill that can make atool- most people just skin their knuckles using a needle nose pliers inthe slots.

hey

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:32 pm
by aerodynamic
I found a decent sized phillips screwdriver will actually take the switch retainer right out. The center pretty much corresponds to that shape.

Posted: Thu Aug 03, 2006 9:38 pm
by landon1
idk...i don't have very good hands, cuz hands were not meant to go between football helmets :cry: , but i managed to just twist off my bezel...but that was for the sweep-style...dunno bout rallyes