Headlight switch and cold start pull knob

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I'm a Movie - 10 Apr 2007 02:29 GMT

81 Diesel Rabbit truck (caddy)
I want to remove the instrument cluster and I am stuck on a very
simple part of the process. I do not know how to remove the two knobs
on the bezel (Lighting and cold start pull switches) Do they pull off
/ unscrew ?????????????? I am afraid to keep pulling and turning
because it seems asthough they will break before they come off.
Help please.

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Nate Nagel - 10 Apr 2007 03:03 GMT

> 81 Diesel Rabbit truck (caddy)
> I want to remove the instrument cluster and I am stuck on a very
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If this is a US built truck, AFAIR the light switch is the same as a
contemporary GM light switch, you pull the knob out, reach under/behind
the dash, find the button on the bottom of the switch, and then you can
pull the knob all the way out. I can't help with the cold start thing
(my experience was with an '84 GTI)

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Ken Finney - 10 Apr 2007 22:16 GMT

>> 81 Diesel Rabbit truck (caddy)
>> I want to remove the instrument cluster and I am stuck on a very
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> pull the knob all the way out. I can't help with the cold start thing (my
> experience was with an '84 GTI)

The cold start knob unscrews. In order to reach the button on the
headlight switch, remove the vent cover on the top of the dash by the door.

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none2u - 14 Apr 2007 00:04 GMT

>>> 81 Diesel Rabbit truck (caddy)
>>> I want to remove the instrument cluster and I am stuck on a very
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>My 82 diesel had a metal clip on the light switch shaft. I use a flat
>screwdriver to pry it open to allow the knob off . It just pushes back in.

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I'm a Movie - 13 May 2007 23:17 GMT

There was a switch release button on the bottom of the switch. Thanks
for the answer.

>>>> 81 Diesel Rabbit truck (caddy)
>>>> I want to remove the instrument cluster and I am stuck on a very
[quoted text clipped - 22 lines]
>>My 82 diesel had a metal clip on the light switch shaft. I use a flat
>>screwdriver to pry it open to allow the knob off . It just pushes back in.

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Arthur Russell - 23 Apr 2007 01:59 GMT

I had an 81 Diesel too (4dr hatchback)

Headlight knob pulls straight off. CS knob for injection pump timing
unscrews. To remove, I pulled my out to the CS position, and then
grabbed the stalk with a set of pliers so that I wasn't just twisting
the cable. Knob unscrews to the left (normal right hand threads)

So what's wrong? Did you clock quit? Email me back if that's what it was.

Good luck.
-Arthur

>>> 81 Diesel Rabbit truck (caddy)
>>> I want to remove the instrument cluster and I am stuck on a very
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> The cold start knob unscrews. In order to reach the button on the
> headlight switch, remove the vent cover on the top of the dash by the door.

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