Headlight Switch Removal?

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  1. Deerhog

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    I know this may seem like a really basic question but I was wondering how to remove the headlight switch. It seems like a pain to get to the back of it from underneath the dash. Do you uncrew something from the back or front of the switch or what is the best way to get it out? Thanks.
     
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    You will need to pull the cluster and then you can reach it easy enough. Helps to have small hands. :yup:
     
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    Put on some sort of tight fitting, mechanic type gloves, helps prevent getting cut up from sharp sheet metal edges etc........
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    There is a button on the bottom of the switch that when pushed in will allow the knob and shaft to be pulled from the switch. After the shaft is removed you can use a large phillips head screwdriver to remove the "nut" that holds the switch to the dash. You will then have to unplug and remove the switch from the back with the cluster removed.
     
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