Removing key switch, headlamp switch, radio & bezel

19FORD69 · Post by **19FORD69** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:12 pm

can somebody point me in the direction of the best possible break down on removing these from the dash without getting pissed and breaking something, please?

Any help appreciated.

Post by **FORDification** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 1:18 pm

To remove the headlight knob you reach under the dash and push a small button on top of the switch. Hold that switch down and pull the knob/shaft out. Then to remove the switch you just use a large screwdriver and unscrew the inner bevel retainer and remove the switch.

To remove the windshield wiper switch bezel, I've used needle-nose pliers and flat-tip screwdrivers....but I've never been able to get them removed without boogering them up. That's why you just can't beat the proper tool:

The tool is available from Eastwood for $17:

http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?item ... pe=PRODUCT

To remove the lighter you simply unscrew the back lighter retainer from the socket. Hold the socket by sticking your finger in there (be sure you unplug it first!) and then reach up under the dash to unscrew it.

The rest of the knobs are simply held on with a small Allen-head screw, loosen it up with an Allen wrench and pull off, then unscrew the bezel.

19FORD69 · Post by **19FORD69** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 4:00 pm

Thanks for your help.

basketcase0302 · Post by **basketcase0302** » Sat Dec 15, 2007 5:10 pm

dang Keith!

I always wondered what that tool was suppose to look like!

I've "boogered" up more than one bezel before with the needle nose trick!

Jeff

lasereyes · Post by **lasereyes** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 6:31 pm

What is that tool called? Eastwood doesn't carry it anymore

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 9:09 pm

search ebay for a "bezel removal tool". yo umay or may not find it. you will probably find the one for the ignition switch more than you would the wiper switch. i havbe one 91 bear sent me. its ok. but really should have had the prongs on it longer. i should probably send it back to him some day.

Post by **FORDification** » Thu Jul 14, 2011 11:30 pm

http://www.wildhorses4x4.com/product/Be ... h_Switches

flyboy2610 · Post by **flyboy2610** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:13 pm

If you have an old deep socket of the proper diameter and a bench grinder, you could probably make one.

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Fri Jul 15, 2011 7:04 pm

he is how one bass fish did it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... AUS%3A1123

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