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Old Nov 6, 2015 | 10:14 AM
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Ignition Bezel - 1949

How does the ignition key bezel come off?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2015 | 08:46 PM
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I would use a rag behind and in front of the edge of a flathead screwdriver to protect finishes while using the blade to pry it off the switch. The ignition has a type of "receiver" for a spring type circular clip on the back of the bezel that you cannot see by looking at it installed. Does that make sense? Maybe two screwdrivers. One to hold what you have while you go for more leverage. Be gentle, that clip may be rusted and weak / and break!

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Old Nov 7, 2015 | 09:07 PM
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Jonathan is correct, in that they just pop off by prying under the edge of the bezel. As was said, be careful to not scratch the paint finish.

Unless the inside of your cab looks like a rusted-out Michigan inner fender, it should come off pretty easily.

Also, there are some dandy tools that cost little for such jobs as trim and bezel removal. Some are steel forked types with nice beveled and rounded edges, others are made from a tough nylon.
 
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