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#1357823 04/29/2020 10:12 PM
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I've been taking my '56 GMC F350 apart. The last thing to come out of the cab is the headlight switch. I can't feel a button ,like the Chevy switch. Can someone school me on removing the GMC headlight switch?
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Does the switch look like what it is supposed to look like per Chevy replacement switch pics? Should be the same as Chevy. Unless Big Bolts are different or a PO did something different. The pick-up truck switches are the same as Chevy.
Get a mirror to be sure there is no button on bottom or top of switch body.
Just in case, carefully examine the knob for a set screw.


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Should be a button as per YouTube video. That is if it is an original switch.


More info.
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/electrical/wiring/pdf/55csm1204a.pdf

55-59 Truck Assembly Manual
https://www.trifive.com/55-59Assy.pdf

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My '57 big bolt has an original style if not THE original headlight switch. I had trouble finding the release button also, turns out the button was stuck in the "in" position and once I put more pressure on it I was able to remove the knob. I ended up taking the switch apart and cleaned and lubed it, has been working well since.


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Thanks for the help. I took a mirror out there this morning but it didn't help. So I felt around very carefully and FOUND the button ! Now the cab is totally empty. I have the front clip off, engine is on a stand just waiting.
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