How to remove headlight switch in a 1985 corvette in detail

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Posted on Dec 10, 2011

The first step is to remove the knob from the metal stem of the switch. Look on the side of the knob and you will find an opening. With a small screwdriver, push to release the tension on the stem and pull it out. Then you have to remove the plastic bezel in front of the instrument cluster. There are screws on the side, so open the drivers door and remove those screws. There are screws around instrument cluster, remove those and several other screws. Remove the plastic bezel, at this point you should remove the threaded washer that holds the switch in place. After that you can remove it from the back. Disconnect the wires, etc. Save the stem as you need to put it in the new switch. Installation is the reverse of what you have done.
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