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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Picture explaining how to remove headlight switch stem?
I wonder if anyone has a picture to show me how to remove the headlight switch stem on a 1949 F1? Thank you in advance
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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Don't have a photo of it, but as I remember, push the small button on the bottom of the switch while pulling on the stem. I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong.
 
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I am familiar with the later Fords that used a spring-loaded button to release it, but can not feel anything like that on this switch. I am too old to get up under that dash to see very well!
 
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7RA-11654 .. Headlamp Switch / 1948/50 all trucks & 1949 Ford Passenger Cars.

Left upper: 1949 Ford car dash pic. I don't see a button on the 11654 switch.
 
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I just removed the headlight switch from a 52. It had a push button on the rear right side. If yours doesn't, then look for a small hole to stick a small punch through to release the stem.
 
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Here you go champ!

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...al-1949-a.html
 
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Originally Posted by 51PanelMan
I just removed the headlight switch from a 52. It had a push button on the rear right side. If yours doesn't, then look for a small hole to stick a small punch through to release the stem.
1951/54 uses the same switch (FAA-11654-A), but it's not the same as the 1948/50 switch (7RA-11654).

1949 Ford Passenger Cars use the same 7RA-11654 switch as 1948/50 trucks. Post 4 upper pic: There's the little charmer.
 
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Originally Posted by Oldbike99
I wonder if anyone has a picture to show me how to remove the headlight switch stem on a 1949 F1? Thank you in advance
The key is to keep the stem pushed in while using a small screwdriver to release the spring through the slot on the bottom of the unit. It about jumps apart when done correctly.
 
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Originally Posted by aussiecowboy
This was exactly what I needed. Thank you. I had researched all the info I could find to no avail.
 
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