hi i can't figure out how to remove the headlight knob on my car. i want to get behind the front panel to install some gauges but the headlight knob is the only thing keeping the trim on there. how do i remove it???
Nick
Nick
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Reach up behind there, theres a little tiny spring loaded button on the body of the switch itself...
pull the switch out, push that button in, push the switch in, and pull out. It may take a couple times before it works, but this is the method I use...1983 Grand Marquis 2Dr Sedan "Mercules"
Tremec TKO conversion, hydraulic clutch, HURST equipped!
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I made a weekend out of mine
But I was also installing other switches under it, and the things they operated.
I wound up un-bolting that end of the dash and pulling back on it like a mofo to get my big hand all the way up in there.
It felt like I was fisting a robot!!!
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I just installed my fog light switch today, in the same location where Pete has those three switches. I was able to reach my hand up from the below to get behind there, I checked to see and I was able to reach all the way up to the headlight switch, though my hands are probobly a little less than avarage in size.
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Actually now that I think about it - it wasnt getting my hand up there that was the problem, I could reach up and touch the switch fairly easy. It was twisting my hand around to that side in a way that i could push the release button that was the problem, lol its tight around the switch.
I think in 90-91 boxes you just popped off some trim, take out 2 screws and the whole panel the switch attaches to comes out. Lucky bastards!!!Pete ::::>>> resident LED addict and CFI defector LED bulb replacements
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:devil2: :devil2:Originally posted by 85crownHPP*
aint that the truth, hehe. which reminds, i'm gonna spend 5 MINUTES to remove shifty's headlight. i don't have to contort myself or nuthin
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I think Towncars are also like that. The trim comes off then there are just 2 or 3 screws holding the switch to the dash itself.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
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Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousersComment
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Yeah, it's something along the lines of 2-3 screws for the towncar switch. Have to check to confirm though.Comment
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