Re: 1939 Ignition switch removal
Posted by HH56 On 2016/11/9 13:26:40
The knob and shaft are one piece. Pull the knob out and unscrew the bezel "A" in the illustration. On some models there may be a chrome cap over the nut similar to that used on the radio gland nuts. If your bezel has a slot on either side of the shaft it is probably a one piece item with no cap. The slots were for a tool to unscrew the bezel.
Once the bezel is unscrewed hold the switch and manipulate the knob shaft and switch so the bent portion of shaft comes out of the hole in the switch portion at "B". There is a small flat steel spring which helps keep the shaft in the hole. When the shaft is free the switch will be able to be removed from the back of dash.
This illustration is showing the addition of a spacer which on some models had to be added by the dealer. If your car has one be sure to watch out for it.
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Once the bezel is unscrewed hold the switch and manipulate the knob shaft and switch so the bent portion of shaft comes out of the hole in the switch portion at "B". There is a small flat steel spring which helps keep the shaft in the hole. When the shaft is free the switch will be able to be removed from the back of dash.
This illustration is showing the addition of a spacer which on some models had to be added by the dealer. If your car has one be sure to watch out for it.
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