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The headlight, dimmer, and flasher switches on my 300 are all acting up. How do I get them out, I assume pull the lower dash trim, and do all work from behind? Looks like switches are attached with screws?
I removed the column. Makes removing the dash much easier.
You will need a real puller to take it off.I was scared of it, but I think I see now that both the input and output shafts have a master spline in the serrations. With that, there should be no way to do it wrong. Hopefully, the Pitman arm will pop off without too much of a fight.
What is that, an OTC or something? The Harbor Freight one won't do ;) ?
Thanks for all the help. I might have seen a cluster removal procedure in the FSM. What you're showing looks like there are tabs in the bottom, and screws at the top. Pull the screws, rotate the top towards you, and lift up and away. I have a new headlight switch, the rear half of the car doesn't have tails or side markers. Dimmer is spotty, depending on position. Hope to clean it with Deoxit, or similar. I see there is someone who rebuilds these on the auction site. Flasher, i don't know yet, must be dirty. Sometimes both sides flash, sometimes only one side. Depends on how you mash the button. I don't know how the little seesaws, buttons, and springs go inside. I do know they will jump to freedom if I open the switch.
I have to change the steering box, which means dropping the column. A good time to do both jobs. I'll PM if i get really stuck.
How did the cluster remove go? Did you have to pull the instrument cluster all the way out? Or did you find a way to sneak the headlight switch out without pulling everything apart?Thanks for all the help. I might have seen a cluster removal procedure in the FSM. What you're showing looks like there are tabs in the bottom, and screws at the top. Pull the screws, rotate the top towards you, and lift up and away. I have a new headlight switch, the rear half of the car doesn't have tails or side markers. Dimmer is spotty, depending on position. Hope to clean it with Deoxit, or similar. I see there is someone who rebuilds these on the auction site. Flasher, i don't know yet, must be dirty. Sometimes both sides flash, sometimes only one side. Depends on how you mash the button. I don't know how the little seesaws, buttons, and springs go inside. I do know they will jump to freedom if I open the switch.
I have to change the steering box, which means dropping the column. A good time to do both jobs. I'll PM if i get really stuck.
I found a way to remove the headlight switch without taking everything apart. Took about an hour.How did the cluster remove go? Did you have to pull the instrument cluster all the way out? Or did you find a way to sneak the headlight switch out without pulling everything apart?
I have to replace the headlight switch on my 1970 Fury. Worked perfect, then lost taillights, side markers, and dash instrument panel lights. 2nd fuselage headlight switch I've had with this problem. Wish I'd replaced the switch when I redid the dash in 2017.
These problems are usually indicative of a lack of power to the terminal (B2) on the back of the headlight switch. That is 'power in' for only the items you listed. Check your fuse, wiring, etc.How did the cluster remove go? Did you have to pull the instrument cluster all the way out? Or did you find a way to sneak the headlight switch out without pulling everything apart?
I have to replace the headlight switch on my 1970 Fury. Worked perfect, then lost taillights, side markers, and dash instrument panel lights. 2nd fuselage headlight switch I've had with this problem. Wish I'd replaced the switch when I redid the dash in 2017.
Hi Devin,These problems are usually indicative of a lack of power to the terminal (B2) on the back of the headlight switch. That is 'power in' for only the items you listed. Check your fuse, wiring, etc.