Removing light switch

[MORRIE]

Supposedly there's a tab on each side of the metal shaft of the switch to release switch...don't see them. Anyone offer help?

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[MORRIE]

Supposedly there's a tab on each side of the metal shaft of the switch to release switch...don't see them. Anyone offer help?

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I only see a small opening on each side of the metal shaft

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[Vintage42]

DIY:
https://sites.google.com/site/turbo1...eadlightswitch

A screw can fall out and prevent pulling the switch out:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=319284&page=2

And...
Headlight sw RR.jpg

[Pelican Parts]

Hello - take a look at the link below to our site's DIY tech article on the procedure. Hope this helps you out!

https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...eplacement.htm

[s8ilver]

I just pop the entire vent out (there's a screw up top that comes out after you remove the HL knob's cap, nut and stalk)...switch is simple to replace at that point. The vent is a bit tight, but it comes out just fine.

Can see one of the switch tabs below...I had the switch exposed to replace the little bulb and to tap a dimmer wire (the big grey one if anyone needs to know) for a gauge install.

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Hello - take a look at the link below to our site's DIY tech article on the procedure. Hope this helps you out!

https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...eplacement.htm

Absolutely unnecessary to remove the lower panels (photos 1-5).

[s8ilver]

DIY:
https://sites.google.com/site/turbo1...eadlightswitch

A screw can fall out and prevent pulling the switch out:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...=319284&page=2

And...
Headlight sw RR.jpg

I never thought about removing the defroster vent, but that's not a bad idea. It comes out just fine without doing that, but that'd let you get a bit more leverage on it.

[MORRIE]

I chose to pop out the entire front vent so I could see those dang tabs....what a PITA. Anyway, it's done....had to purchase a thin blade screwdriver. Thanks to everyone for your advice/help.