Hook Tool for Headlight Knob Removal

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Jan 2, 2005 | 07:41 AM

Sudsrat

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Hook Tool for Headlight **** Removal

Need to remove the **** to access behind the panel.Requires a small hook tool(Hayne's Manual)to depress the spring holding it on.Anyone know the diameter of the tool and how much of a bend?
I'll make something up.

Thanks

Jan 2, 2005 | 08:27 AM

94 XLT White/ Silver 302

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I've always used a small flat blade screwdriver to depress the retainer. When you rotate your **** you will see a notch out of the back of the **** put the blade of your screw driver in the notch and pull the the screwdriver toward yourself and the **** should pull off.

Jan 2, 2005 | 10:41 AM

MatthewC

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Use the curved pointed end of a bottle opener. I know your gonna crack a beer anyways......

Seriously. It works.

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Jan 2, 2005 | 10:42 AM

ANdrewdrice

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also, I hear a 1/8 allen wrench works as well

Jan 2, 2005 | 12:39 PM

body9599

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similar topic...where can i get a new **** shaft?...my **** doesn't stay on any more...looks like the metal is worn down too much for it to hold tight. Part numbers?

Jan 2, 2005 | 01:41 PM

Sudsrat

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Thanks guys.
Will try 'em all till I get it off.
9599,when the **** busted on the wipers,I made a **** out of aluminun hex with (2) 4-40 set screws to hold it on.

Jan 2, 2005 | 02:03 PM

MatthewC

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My method is more fun.

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Jan 2, 2005 | 06:15 PM

JBronco

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Mine just seems to pull off and on with no tools, I've done it several times.

You can get a set of those hook tools at the dollar store for, well, a dollar!

Jan 2, 2005 | 09:03 PM

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greystreak92

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Small allen wrench works quite well.

Jan 6, 2005 | 09:07 PM

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Sudsrat

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Small allen wrench worked just fine.Had to get that panel off to change out an erratic wiper switch.It actually fell apart when I took it out.

Jan 7, 2005 | 04:40 AM

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muckypaws

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Bend a bit of earth wire from the middle of TNE and use it as a hook. Easy.

Jan 7, 2005 | 09:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Sudsrat

Thanks guys.
Will try 'em all till I get it off.
9599,when the **** busted on the wipers,I made a **** out of aluminun hex with (2) 4-40 set screws to hold it on.

Thanks for the idea suds but, i'd like to keep my stock **** and just want a new shaft. Anyone know the part number?