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    89 gm headlight switch

    Why is it that in an 89 GM there is no real easy way to get at the button to remove the headlight switch knob? I have tried under the dash pad and got no where, removed the knee bolster and a dead end there, removed the fuse block only find another dead end. Ultimately I had to remove the dash bezel and then the screws to the headlight switch it self along with alot of twisting back anf forth of the bazel just to ge the screws for the switch out. It really dont make any scence at all. Others I have had have been so simple, move a panel and reach up, push the button and there you go. Has anyone else with an 89 seen a better solution? I think this may only be the 89, I have had two 88's and an 85 with no problems at all.
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    If I'm not mistaking, I think you just have to pull the knob itself and it will come out. They can be a real bitch though.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Brandon View Post
      If I'm not mistaking, I think you just have to pull the knob itself and it will come out. They can be a real bitch though.
      Oh I have gotten it out, with lots of stress, but just a bare pull without touching the release button will not work, I got it set up now so next time it will not be such a bear to do, but one would think that there whould have been a little more foresight when making such a design, oh well. lol
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        #4
        I just remove the fuse block push up then reach in there. it's the only way to do it lol

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          #5
          Originally posted by gabegt90 View Post
          I just remove the fuse block push up then reach in there. it's the only way to do it lol
          fun fun, oh well, lol
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            #6
            They're a bitch to do, no way around it. Why they designed it that way is beyond me. Lincolns have a plate you can unscrew and pull the switch and all right out through the front. Fords and Mercurys require the hand contortion BS.
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            Originally posted by phayzer5
            I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

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              #7
              Originally posted by gadget73 View Post
              They're a bitch to do, no way around it. Why they designed it that way is beyond me. Lincolns have a plate you can unscrew and pull the switch and all right out through the front. Fords and Mercurys require the hand contortion BS.
              I think someone fell asleep at the design table, lol
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                #8
                Probably the same guy that designed the heater core and box.
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by Grandpaslincoln View Post
                  Probably the same guy that designed the heater core and box.
                  ROFL, your prolly right, lol
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                    #10
                    When I changed mine, I already had the dash pad unscrewed from a heater core job. I left it loose for a speaker upgrade. With the dashpad out of the way, there is a hole in the left side of the dash, where you can get to the switch , and release the knob assy. While you are in there, check the harness connector, as they are notorious for burning up. If there is ANY discoloration, replace it now. They are available at most parts stores.
                    MIKE

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Grandpaslincoln View Post
                      Probably the same guy that designed the heater core and box.
                      Likely the same knucklehead that made replacing the oil pan such a breeze.
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                        #12
                        What? You guys didn't get the memo that said you are supposed to buy a new car when something "major" fails? =-)

                        I don't have popeye forearms so managed to shove my arm into some available gap after removing whatever plastics where removable.

                        Alex.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by PICKUP6772 View Post
                          When I changed mine, I already had the dash pad unscrewed from a heater core job. I left it loose for a speaker upgrade. With the dashpad out of the way, there is a hole in the left side of the dash, where you can get to the switch , and release the knob assy. While you are in there, check the harness connector, as they are notorious for burning up. If there is ANY discoloration, replace it now. They are available at most parts stores.
                          MIKE
                          Thanks for that info Mike
                          sigpic 1994 Lincoln TC executive

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by 1990LTD View Post
                            Likely the same knucklehead that made replacing the oil pan such a breeze.
                            Yeah the two res. pan is not the most user friendly when it comes to replacement, lol.
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                              #15
                              Originally posted by GM_Guy View Post
                              What? You guys didn't get the memo that said you are supposed to buy a new car when something "major" fails? =-)

                              I don't have popeye forearms so managed to shove my arm into some available gap after removing whatever plastics where removable.

                              Alex.
                              Instructions for major vehicle repair:

                              1. Unscrew radiator cap.

                              2. Back vehicle out of garage.

                              3. Pull new vehicle into garage.

                              4. Replace cap, repeat as needed.
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