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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 06:25 PM
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Dash Headlight Switch removal

What is the easiest way to remove the headlight switch from the dash. I have a 1977 F-250 CS and I tried to remove the **** from both the headlight and windshield washer switch but neither one would budge. Do they just pull off? Do I need to remove the dash trim to get the Headlight Switch out? Thanks in advance...
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 06:30 PM
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Depress the button highlighted below, and pull the shaft out...

 
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Feel around behind the dash on the headlight switch and you'll feel a little button

Kinda like this


Press the switch and then pull the **** out. The shaft will come with it.


EDIT:Montana got to it first.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 06:38 PM
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Headlight Switch
First unplug battery unless you want your lights on.
Put your hand up there and push this button. then pull **** out. Do NOT hold button.


Washer ****
Get hook pick in there then pull **** off.
 
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Headlight Switch Removal

Once the stem is removed, how is the switch removed?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Monana ford Man
Once the stem is removed, how is the switch removed?
There is a collar or nut holding it to the dask sheet metal.

Josh
 
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