how to take off the dash panel ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fercho71 · 07-19-2007, 10:36 PM

well i got my new dash panel and started to take off the old one i all ready dismount the ignition switch, the wiper switch etc. but when i intended to dismount the light switch i just couldn't can anyone please give me a tip how to take it off?

Fred T · 07-19-2007, 11:33 PM

The shaft pulls out of the headlight switch. On the switch body (behind the dash) there is a button that needs to be pushed in, which releases the shaft allowing you to pull the shaft and knob out. Then you can unscrew the bezel nut.

fercho71 · 07-19-2007, 11:41 PM

thanks Fred i will tried that tomorrow

fercho71 · 07-22-2007, 12:20 AM

hey guys i found the button behind of the switch i already push but the shaft won come out and i pulled any tips

Woogeroo · 07-22-2007, 11:58 PM

ya pull the light switch knob all the way out, to where it is with the lights on.

with one hand, hold the light switch knob, with your other, reach under and push in that button, and hold the button all the way down... you'll feel a click or something.

Then, with your other hand pull out the knob. You won't have to pull hard on it, just give it a firm, but gentle pull.

To reinstall, you put the knob back into the switch, press in that button and push in the knob.

good luck...

it was kinda funky for me the first time I tried it also.

-W

07-19-2007, 10:36 PM	#1
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	how to take off the dash panel ? well i got my new dash panel and started to take off the old one i all ready dismount the ignition switch, the wiper switch etc. but when i intended to dismount the light switch i just couldn't can anyone please give me a tip how to take it off? __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

07-19-2007, 11:33 PM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: how to take off the dash panel ? The shaft pulls out of the headlight switch. On the switch body (behind the dash) there is a button that needs to be pushed in, which releases the shaft allowing you to pull the shaft and knob out. Then you can unscrew the bezel nut. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

07-19-2007, 11:41 PM	#3
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re: how to take off the dash panel ? thanks Fred i will tried that tomorrow __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

07-22-2007, 12:20 AM	#4
fercho71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: sandiego, ca Posts: 453	Re:still the problem on how to take off the dash panel ? hey guys i found the button behind of the switch i already push but the shaft won come out and i pulled any tips __________________ 1966 chevy c-20 truck " La Chata " under construccion

07-22-2007, 11:58 PM	#5
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: how to take off the dash panel ? ya pull the light switch knob all the way out, to where it is with the lights on. with one hand, hold the light switch knob, with your other, reach under and push in that button, and hold the button all the way down... you'll feel a click or something. Then, with your other hand pull out the knob. You won't have to pull hard on it, just give it a firm, but gentle pull. To reinstall, you put the knob back into the switch, press in that button and push in the knob. good luck... it was kinda funky for me the first time I tried it also. -W Last edited by Woogeroo; 07-23-2007 at 12:00 AM.



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