How to remove the headlight switch

[rich a]

As the title guys I cant get mine off and its stopping me getting the dash out. I have read the Haynes book but cant seem to get the switch to come off

I have done as it says, turn the switch to dip beam pulled it out and tried to insert a tiny screw driver in the little hole but it still wont release the f#@king thing

Rant over any help guys Rich

[Scottcooper85]

Every time I remove mine i break it...

anyone selling one ? lol

[totalnova]

You don't need to remove it to take the dash out, I had trouble with mine when I did it and in the end just took the dash out first then disconnected the loom once the dash was free.

[rich a]

Ah I see so you can get the dash out over the panel that the light switch sits in yes ??? and then remove the plug

The only problem with that is I still need the switch off to get to the screw that hold the plastic surround on as the shell is being blasted

[Jack]

You need to press in the tang underneath to remove the switch handle bit. It is a pain, but should be able to do it with a small screwdriver.

Once thats out, you need to slide two L-shaped bits of metal either side behind the switch backing plate (the round bit that has the off, sidelight, on marks on it) and press in two tangs. The switch assembly will then slide out.

As said though, if you're trying to remove the dash, you can do it without taking that bit out. You'd just need to squeeze your hands behind it to undo the plugs. You should also be able to reach the support bolt without removing it too.

[Benn]

If it's a mk2 dash then yes it needs to be removed as there is a screw under it.

I've always just used a set of grips with the teeth tapped up or wrapped up and then pulled. THe plastic gives up easily.

[rich a]

Cheers guys believe it or not I was in the garage 7.30 Monday morning laying upside down i picked up the same screwdriver I had been using the day before poked it in the hole an f#€k me it came off. I swear I done nothing different but it it just worked lol

only problem now the dash is out the wireing that's left is scary any tips on removing it in the right way an how to make sure it goes back right ??

[Scottcooper85]

If your unsure mate fold masking tape over the end and write what each wire is on the tape :)

[rich a]

I have been Scott but it still looks serious to someone who is in the deep end lol