Cavalier Headlamp Switch - Victorbox
Does anyone have experience of changing a Mk3 Cavalier headlamp switch? The Haynes Manual procedure is disconnect battery. Turn switch to dipped beam and pull out switch as you would to turn on interior light. Insert suitable rod into hole on underside of switch cap and release cap. Then squeeze release clips together at base of now exposed spindle and pull switch from dash. When my Cavalier was new 14 years ago, the original switch was replaced under warranty and I watched as the dealer struggled with the squeeze clips and in the end gave up and removed whole lighting panel from dash and released the headlamp switch clips from behind. Is this a common problem or hopefully is it unique to the old faulty switch? As you can guess I'm about to replace the switch again. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Cavalier Headlamp Switch - Railroad
Mr Haynes is right. This is exactly how you remove the switch.