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1948 Headlight Switch Removal

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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 12:04 PM
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1948 Headlight Switch Removal

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

Any helpful hints on this job?

Never done it before.

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Old Apr 27, 2023 | 05:27 PM
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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.
Old Apr 28, 2023 | 05:15 AM
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Is the button on the pull **** or on the housing?
Old Apr 29, 2023 | 06:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 57J2Olds
Is the button on the pull **** or on the housing?
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
Old Apr 29, 2023 | 07:40 AM
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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.
Old May 1, 2023 | 05:09 AM
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I figured it out.

A little different, however all is good.

Thanks !
Old May 1, 2023 | 05:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 57J2Olds
I figured it out.

A little different, however all is good.

Thanks !
Great! Post some picture to learn the difference, so we learn from your experience
Old May 4, 2023 | 05:09 AM
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Originally Posted by jborregoy2k
Great! Post some picture to learn the difference, so we learn from your experience
Here's my application. 1948 76 series.

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




Old May 4, 2023 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 57J2Olds
Here's my application. 1948 76 series.

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



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