Replacing headlight switch
- Stubborn3
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Replacing headlight switch
Gonna try and get this done so I have guage lights again. Looks pretty plug and play but I was wondering can this be done quickly ie without removing the dash or do I have to reshedual this. Thanks.
'72 sport, 351 Cleveland, NP435, twin-sticked 20, unknown lift- if any, 35" KM2s siped by B.O.B, custom rust and dents, 2 kid seats.
- Rox Crusher
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Re: Replacing headlight switch
If you can twist around while laying on your back and shoulders under the dash it can be done pretty quickly.
I did it recently and it was a bit challenging because I have sasquatch hands.
Patience is your friend.
I did it recently and it was a bit challenging because I have sasquatch hands.
Patience is your friend.
1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Re: Replacing headlight switch
And by that he means hairy palms.
Rob
74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
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74 Ranger EFI351w, 4r70w, ARB 5.13 9in, ARB 5.13D44, and a bunch of other goodies. Best of all the family memories.
04 Mustang Cobra, KenneBell 2.2 feeding a lot of boost on E85. Tire shredding machine
New project: 77 Bronco Ranger, body work and more body work.
Very little left of a 72 durango tan explorer sport
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Re: Replacing headlight switch
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Re: Replacing headlight switch
This may be helpful. its the same as the bronco. worst part for me was the connector to the switch body. very stubborn!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz6y-f3Vdd8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qz6y-f3Vdd8
That guy John.... whatta Jerk.
- Rox Crusher
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Re: Replacing headlight switch
Worst part for me was the little convex adapter that goes between the headlight switch and the back of the dash board which the bezel screws into.
Trying to coordinate that was a bitch.
Trying to coordinate that was a bitch.
1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Re: Replacing headlight switch
Rox Crusher wrote:Worst part for me was the little convex adapter that goes between the headlight switch and the back of the dash board which the bezel screws into.
Trying to coordinate that was a bitch.
Common fix for that is to tack it to the switch.
- Stubborn3
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Re: Replacing headlight switch
Thanks for the responses... this is why I've been putting this off and using my turn signal to see how much fuel I have.
'72 sport, 351 Cleveland, NP435, twin-sticked 20, unknown lift- if any, 35" KM2s siped by B.O.B, custom rust and dents, 2 kid seats.
