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Prairie Viking · 04-05-2024, 08:27 PM

Hello, I'm having trouble re-installing the ignition switch. The manual said to pry off the bezel and turn the switch body 1/8th turn and pull it out from behind. But now, when I go to re-install it, I cant get the switch to rotate enough to lock into place. I'm afraid to put too much torque on the switch for fear of breaking something. Is it just notoriously hard to rotate? Or, am I doing something wrong?

deuce5wndw · 04-06-2024, 07:59 AM

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You have to pull the switch toward you to collapse the spring that seats against the inside of the dash. Rotate until the grooves line up and release.

04-05-2024, 08:27 PM	#1
Prairie Viking Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Montana, USA Posts: 6	1950 sedan ignition switch Hello, I'm having trouble re-installing the ignition switch. The manual said to pry off the bezel and turn the switch body 1/8th turn and pull it out from behind. But now, when I go to re-install it, I cant get the switch to rotate enough to lock into place. I'm afraid to put too much torque on the switch for fear of breaking something. Is it just notoriously hard to rotate? Or, am I doing something wrong?

04-06-2024, 07:59 AM	#2
deuce5wndw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Liberty, KY Posts: 904	Re: 1950 sedan ignition switch Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You have to pull the switch toward you to collapse the spring that seats against the inside of the dash. Rotate until the grooves line up and release.