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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 08:12 AM
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56 light switch removal

I have most of the wiring removed from my 56 but can't seem to get the headlight switch out of the dash. I have tried rotating it but can't get the bezel to disengage. I am a newbie - is there a trick to this?
 
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:21 PM
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I have the 56 switch in my 54. There is a spring-loaded button on the base towards the back. If you push and hold that in, then the **** and shaft will slide out. Then you can unscrew the keeper bezel on the front. Good luck, John
 
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:36 PM
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Thanks John,
I never would have found that!!!!
Jason
 
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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Just wait till you try and remover the vent handle! Good luck and have fun with your project. I really miss the days when I was redoing mine. John
 
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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John:

Come on up to Michigan I think I can find something for you to do.

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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 05:07 PM
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Sounds good, what time is dinner? John
 
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