How do I remove the headlight switch knob?

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katy
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How do I remove the headlight switch knob?

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Does it just unscrew off the shaft? It doesn't want to move and I didn't want to break it. Any tips for removing it?
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Post by LouiseM »

You need to unscrew the fixing bevel and then pull it out through the rear of the dash. Probably best to remove the speedo to get at it.


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Post by alex_holden »

If you have the early pull switch rather than the later flick switch, IIRC you have to push a bit of stiff wire into the little hole in the shaft of the knob (ooh er missus!).
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Post by LouiseM »

Just noticed that you have a '61 car so you probably have the pull out switch.


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Post by katy »

Yes, it's the pull type switch. I'll have to get a mirror and look for the wee hole. Tomorrow.
Thanks a bunch for the replies. :o
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