57J2Olds

Need to R&R my headlight switch with an NOS I found.

Any helpful hints on this job?

Never done it before.

Thanks

jborregoy2k

You have to press a button with a spring to free the **** and then pull the switch

If you don’t find the button I can take a picture.

57J2Olds

Is the button on the pull **** or on the housing?

jborregoy2k

Here you see a series of pictures of the 48 Oldsmobile Headlight Switch. Is the same method to disassemble for a 53 Chevy I have.

With the button pressed, pull the **** out, so it frees a groove it has on the end of the **** shaft.

Releas Button on a Headlight Switch 1948 98 Oldsmobile

Grooved Shaft End Headlight Switch 1948 98 Oldsmobile

Headlight Switch 1948 98 Oldsmobile Complete

Headlight Switch Dash Support 1948 98 Oldsmobile

Headlight Switch 1948 98 Oldsmobile

57J2Olds

Thanks for those pictures. However, my NOS headlight switch does not have a push button.

I have not looked at mine underneath the dash yet.

57J2Olds

I figured it out.

A little different, however all is good.

Thanks !

jborregoy2k

Great! Post some picture to learn the difference, so we learn from your experience

57J2Olds

Here's my application. 1948 76 series.

You gently press down (3rd pic) on "tang" to release **** rod.

jborregoy2k

Good. Never see one of those in my cars. Useful tread.