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Feb 17, 2007 | 09:06 PM

Gary E

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how to remove wiper switch

Figured all the other ones out but the wiper switch has got me stumped. Its in a 56.

Stripped down and pressure washed the cab today. Looks like all 4 corners are going to need some attention

Feb 18, 2007 | 05:22 AM

xfordman

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Gary.... I've never had a '56 wiper switch in my hands, but try this...feel the back of the switch for a button. Push down on the button (real hard) while pulling on the switch ****. The **** should pull completely out. Then unscrew the nut and it falls out the back. Hope that made sense.

Feb 19, 2007 | 04:15 PM

Gary E

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btt anyone else? I did not find a button to push on it. I did remove the **** but still no luck.

Feb 19, 2007 | 08:25 PM

NumberDummy

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Headlamp switches have buttons, wiper switches don't. Is there a cable connected to your switch? If so, follow the cable to where it ends. There will be a screw that holds it to the motor. Some of the switches are threaded where the end protrudes through the dash, and are held on by the bezel that says "wipers."

>>Picture in book shows small nut that fits into center of wiper bezel that threads onto switch.

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Feb 19, 2007 | 09:00 PM

gusso

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Gary E, On my `56 with electric wipers, there is a very small allen set screw that must be unscrewed before the **** will come off. It calls for a special tool to loosen screw nut, but can very carefully use a proper size screwdriver to tap screw loose. Maybe vacuum wipers are different. Don`t know. Hope this helps GUSSO

Feb 20, 2007 | 12:01 AM

Gary E

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well there was a flathead screw that let me remove the **** and there is a cross shape in the part inside of the bezel that the shaft goes through. But when I try to tighten or loosen it, it gets tight I am using a screwdriver and starting to strip out the marks the special tool would grip on.

Feb 20, 2007 | 12:31 AM

gusso

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Gary E very possible.. Thats probably why it calls for a special tool.
Sacramento vintage ford has removal tool listed at $7.50 and they have bezel nut listed at $8.50, just for your info. good luck. GUSSO