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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 07:01 PM
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Need to pull dash, How do I get the headlight switch out?

I got the majority of the black plastic gauge surround off. But ho do I get the Headlight pull switch out to finish taking the black surround off??

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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 08:04 PM
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Need to pull dash, How do I get the headlight switch out?

Use a screwdriver to compress the spring that keeps the **** in place. There is a slit in the **** where you have to insert the screwdriver and press it towards you. The **** then slides out.

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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 08:25 PM
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Need to pull dash, How do I get the headlight switch out?

This is on the 92-96 style. I dont see a spring. I cant see anything behind the black dash cover
 
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Old Dec 12, 2001 | 08:44 PM
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Need to pull dash, How do I get the headlight switch out?

Pull the **** out. Turn it until you see the slot on the throat of the ****. Once you find it, use a "fine line" regular screwdriver and drop it into the slot. PULL the screwdriver tip TOWARDS you. Once it pulls against the **** retainer, pull slightly on the **** while still pulling with the screwdriver. It should pop right off thus allowing the dash assembly to come right off. good luck. Jake.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2001 | 01:16 AM
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Need to pull dash, How do I get the headlight switch out?

Yea, excatly what they said. Here is a picture to clairify. Put the screwdriver where the red line is.
Second pic is incase you can' get the rest of it off.

http://members.tccoa.com/charlez/images/****.jpg
http://members.tccoa.com/charlez/images/fdash2.jpg
One screw on each side.


 
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Old Dec 15, 2001 | 09:30 AM
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Need to pull dash, How do I get the headlight switch out?

Nice pic Charlez! Right on time with the angle of the shot also. Jake.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2001 | 01:11 PM
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