Re: IML: Headlight Switch Removal

[mrs954@xxxxxxx]

Well I finally got the switch changed!!!  I got one hand up into the mess of wires and other obstacles and succeeded.  I used the "dime taped to the finger" trick to release the knob shaft.  That was really great advice.  I had my best friend (my wife) helping me to line up the shaft extension and turn it into the switch because I couldn't see the hole in the position I was in.  The new switch works perfectly.  The original switch had some major issues.  The ceramic disc was chipped and the contact was bent. It looks like the switch was twisted past the detent.

Thanks to all who sent advice and tips on this project. BTW, I just received my reprint shop manual from Ebay.

 

Regards,

Mark Souders

-----Original Message-----
From: GeoNort@xxxxxxx
To: mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sat, 14 Jul 2007 4:39 pm
Subject: Re: IML: Headlight Switch Removal

It takes a bit of contorting to get the button to push in to release the pull knob. If you have big hands it is even tougher see if you can find a friend with small hands & buy him a beer or two. As for disconnecting the plug in the back of the light switch. I removed the gauge cluster. It has a plug on the right side which is easy to access. Once the gauge cluster is put aside carefully so as to not damage the gauges, you can get a small hand in to get hold of the light switch plug. it is a bit more work this way but a lot less stressful and you get 80% less scrapes & nicks to your arms & hands.

George

 

64 Lebaron

64 Crown coupe

67 Lebaron

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