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JerryA


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How do you remove the knobs on the light switch, wipers etc. on a 65??
I think they are just pushed on the shaft but don't want to break them

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I'm guessing that there should be a very inconspicuous tiny screw on the side of the knob somewhere? 

-- Edited by 03cts sport on Saturday 5th of February 2011 10:16:08 AM

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THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS HERE!!
THE LIGHT KNOB MY HAVE TO BE REMOVED
WITH THE WHOLE SHAFT BY PUSHING A PIN ON THE SIDE
OF THE SWITCH AND PULL THE KNOB AND SHAFT OUT TOGETHER.



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03cts sport wrote:

I'm guessing that there should be a very inconspicuous tiny screw on the side of the knob somewhere? 

-- Edited by 03cts sport on Saturday 5th of February 2011 10:16:08 AM



Looked for screws also, I can't see any



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OURWAGON wrote:

THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS HERE!!
THE LIGHT KNOB MY HAVE TO BE REMOVED
WITH THE WHOLE SHAFT BY PUSHING A PIN ON THE SIDE
OF THE SWITCH AND PULL THE KNOB AND SHAFT OUT TOGETHER.


typically this is how GM did their light switch knobs.    The knob is attached to a shaft which goes in to the light switch.   Reach in behind the dash, and there should be a small button on the side of the light switch.   Pull the knob out to turn on the lights, push the small button (it's spring loaded) and pull the knob/shaft all the way out.     I can't offer comment on the wiper knob.

 



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As far as I've seen, the wiper knob is that tiny set screw as mentioned.

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Thanks guys, I just came in from the garage. The wiper button does indeed have a set screw and I will try what you suggested on the light switch

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yep... the light switch is a spring loaded button on the switch itself.. push it.. and pull the knob and shaft unit out.. then make a custom socket with "ears" to remove the nut.. or a largh flat screw driver... or.. or..

it's all good..

and not a dumb question in the house man.. it's all good.. lots of great brains on this site to help.



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That did it boys, thank ya all

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on the 63/64 the button for the light sw is either on the top or bottom of the sw.
the other knobs for heater etc have a small clip that it spring loaded at the base of the knob
that is splined onto the shaft.

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