Switch for reverse light

[ocarros]

I need to replace the switch for reverse light on my 2000 manual (1966). I have a new reverse switch but how tricky is the job? I see from the parts manual that the switch is attached with self locking nuts. I'm presuming I need 2 more of these? Do the existing self locking nuts come off easy enough? Thanks.

 

[DAK]

The 2 nuts are just nylock nuts so they come off easily enough. You want a small socket wrench to fit into the space available between the tunnel and the gearbox. I have attached a photo of the assembly showing the switch and the bracket. One of the nylock nuts to be removed is in the foreground.

 

[ocarros]

Thanks for this. So it's a fiddly job is all? Can the nylock nuts be reused?

 

[DAK]

Unless you find that they are very loose, they can be reused.

 

[harveyp6]

Unless you find that they are very loose, they can be reused.

And if they are loose, heat them with a lighter for a while. That melts the nylon a bit and they're good to go again.

 

[ocarros]

Thanks for that