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joe 1950 · 08-08-2017, 09:50 AM

cant seem to push the switch in to remove the bezel have a new switch with tumblers I can see how I think it should come apart but I just cant get the switch to go in to the dash I don't think I need to take the tumblers out because they wont come out till the bezel is off did one about 50 years ago just don't remember

tubman · 08-08-2017, 09:58 AM

I don't know if this will help, but I have '51 I just changed, and I had to hold hold the switch against the dash from the back while pushing and turning from from the front. I had some help, which made it easier.

51 MERC-CT · 08-08-2017, 09:59 AM

If it is the same type as I am thinking of, you have to push the switch from under the dash towards the rear of the car to rotate and remove the bezel. As previously stated.

Paul Bennett · 08-08-2017, 03:19 PM

I've had mine in/out several times lately and find it quit easy by using a 3/8 hollow shaft nut driver. Put the nut driver on one of the electrical terminals and push gently. It's much easer than using fingers and it allow you to get further into the dash under area without bending the wrist. If you insist on not buying a nut driver, you could use a 3/8 socket and 6" extension.

Rand · 08-08-2017, 08:26 PM

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What a great i idea Paul..
I have a Nos switch that i need to install in my Merc .but have been dreading doing along with changing out my steering column due to messed up shift mechanism inside the column

08-08-2017, 09:50 AM	#1
joe 1950 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Green Bay Wi Posts: 400	Ing.switch removal 50 cpe cant seem to push the switch in to remove the bezel have a new switch with tumblers I can see how I think it should come apart but I just cant get the switch to go in to the dash I don't think I need to take the tumblers out because they wont come out till the bezel is off did one about 50 years ago just don't remember

08-08-2017, 09:58 AM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,312	Re: Ing.switch removal 50 cpe I don't know if this will help, but I have '51 I just changed, and I had to hold hold the switch against the dash from the back while pushing and turning from from the front. I had some help, which made it easier.

08-08-2017, 09:59 AM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Ing.switch removal 50 cpe If it is the same type as I am thinking of, you have to push the switch from under the dash towards the rear of the car to rotate and remove the bezel. As previously stated. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

08-08-2017, 03:19 PM	#4
Paul Bennett Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 628	Re: Ing.switch removal 50 cpe I've had mine in/out several times lately and find it quit easy by using a 3/8 hollow shaft nut driver. Put the nut driver on one of the electrical terminals and push gently. It's much easer than using fingers and it allow you to get further into the dash under area without bending the wrist. If you insist on not buying a nut driver, you could use a 3/8 socket and 6" extension.

08-08-2017, 08:26 PM	#5
Rand Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 380	Re: Ing.switch removal 50 cpe Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) What a great i idea Paul.. I have a Nos switch that i need to install in my Merc .but have been dreading doing along with changing out my steering column due to messed up shift mechanism inside the column