2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission replacing the headlight switch

[DThibault]

My headlight switch burned out and I purchased a new one but before I break something maybe someone can give me a few pointers on how to take the dash fascia off to get at the switch. I see no screws and I hesitate to just start pulling hoping a few plastic clips will let go. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

 

[HeavyHauler]

Get your fingers under the bottom edge on each side of the steering wheel and pop the bottom loose. Then go around the edges loosening one or two clips at a time. It's no big deal - you won't brake it. Just be gentle.



Installation is easy - it pops right in.

 

[FFL8N]

What HeavyHauler said is correct. I had mine out a couple of months ago. Just give a good tug and work your way around the guages before pulling it completely off.

 

[TRAMPLINEMAN]

What year is your truck? Some years have a couple of screws also.

 

[DThibault]

it is a 2001 and i felt around for some screws before and didn't find any. I will try the gentle pulling tomorrow and hopefully will get it. I hope it is the switch that is messed up. The dome light comes on when the roller is in the mid positions, the thing is smoking hot unless I put it in the off postion but get this, the darn chimes will ring if the truck is just shut off and I don't open the door. The only way they will stop is if I pull the key out. I sure hope they are all related to the switch. We'll see tomorrow. Thanks for the help. Dave

 

[HeavyHauler]

There aren't any screws on a 2001. That's what year mine is. It's no big deal.