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78SilveradoSWB · 02-02-2003, 06:21 PM

How do you get the headlight switch out. I unscrewed the black retainer, but how does the pull knob and shaft come apart. Looks like a small set screw on the side of the knob, but no allen key fits. Your help is welcome.

MidnightBlues · 02-02-2003, 06:41 PM

My Chilton says:

1)reach up behind the instrument cluster,depress shaft retaining button and remove knob and rod.
2)remove instrument cluster bezel screws on left end,pull out on bezel and hold switch nut with a wrench.
3)disconnect wiring
4)remove switch by rotating while holding switch nut.

Hope this helps

78SilveradoSWB · 02-02-2003, 07:15 PM

Thanks! I'll give it a try.

gchemist · 02-02-2003, 09:30 PM

Yup, push the small button or pin on backside of the switch. You gonna have to play with it a little. Just wiggle it and pull the knob as you push the button.

78SilveradoSWB · 02-03-2003, 01:37 AM

Thanks guys, it worked.

*Zilverado* · 02-03-2003, 11:35 AM

Great, just when I thought I could help contribute (and get another post on my way to an avatar) you go and solve your problem......wait did I just post.....

:p

Oh well, I could have helped with the button thing too. I learned about that myself last summer.

Glad to hear it worked out for ya.

02-02-2003, 06:21 PM	#1
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Headlight Switch Removal How do you get the headlight switch out. I unscrewed the black retainer, but how does the pull knob and shaft come apart. Looks like a small set screw on the side of the knob, but no allen key fits. Your help is welcome.

02-02-2003, 06:41 PM	#2
MidnightBlues Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 118	My Chilton says: 1)reach up behind the instrument cluster,depress shaft retaining button and remove knob and rod. 2)remove instrument cluster bezel screws on left end,pull out on bezel and hold switch nut with a wrench. 3)disconnect wiring 4)remove switch by rotating while holding switch nut. Hope this helps __________________ Andre 1984 C10 SWB, 350/700R4

02-02-2003, 09:30 PM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Yup, push the small button or pin on backside of the switch. You gonna have to play with it a little. Just wiggle it and pull the knob as you push the button. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

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02-02-2003, 07:15 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Thanks! I'll give it a try.

02-03-2003, 01:37 AM	#5
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Thanks guys, it worked.

02-03-2003, 11:35 AM	#6
Zilverado Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 798	Great, just when I thought I could help contribute (and get another post on my way to an avatar) you go and solve your problem......wait did I just post..... :p Oh well, I could have helped with the button thing too. I learned about that myself last summer. Glad to hear it worked out for ya.



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