56 Ford ignition switch.

My 36 Ford has may parts from a donor 56-57 Ford used when it was built in the early 60's. Can anyone tell me how to remove the switch shown in these pics? I need to access the wires and would be much easier if removed. It has a large spring behind it and maybe a clip of some kind ? Please advise if anyone out there knows. It is not working and needs new wires running to it. Thank you !


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You push the switch out from the rear of the dash and then unthread the bezel from the front.

 

Thank you. Seems simple but I didn't want to break it Always nice to get info.


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First, remove the key.
Next, there is a tool to remove the bezel
Once removed, switch can be pushed to the rear & out

 

There is no special tool. Press in the switch body from the rear of the panel. Rotate the bezel 1/4 of a turn counter clockwise, then remove the switch from the rear of the panel.

The headlight switch is the one where you need the slotted tool to remove the bezel.


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On my 62 you turn it to the acc side and put a paper clip in the little hole and then the key switch will rotate out.
Then you go from behind and push and turn. I can not tell if your key switch has a hole or not

 

I believe jimmy2car is correct, there is a special tool. That doesn't mean there is no other way. The tools are readily available.

 

What OKIEWELDER said.I have a 56 Victoria and no special tool required.

 

I also have a 56 & needed the tool. That's my experience.
Not trying to make an argument about it.

 

I bought and used the tool when I replaced my switch. On the headlight switch you press a little deal on the top to pull out the stem and use the same bezel tool to remove it too. Good luck.