Headlamp label

[jaguar&mg]

Assuming that I can source a new one, how easy is it to replace? Mine fell apart (and the missing 'quarter' is nowhere to be seen!) so I will have to start again. Is it as simple as pulling off the switch and then inserting a new label?

Given that it has left no mark on the wood veneer, might I assume that (unless it splits again) it is kept in place without glueing?

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[johngosnell]

See Link from Barratt

best regards John


https://www.sngbarratt.com/UK/#!/Englis ... 5692f7a6bc

[cass3958]

From memory the handle of the switch is held on with a small grubber screw. Undo the grubber screw and remove the handle and behind this is a chrome sleeve that goes through the wood. The escutcheon decal sits over the top of this sleeve and is a press fit. I do not remember there being a fixing to hold it in place so perhaps a little dab of glue behind it will hold it tight against the wooden facia.
SNG Barrett sell the Escutcheons with either the F for fog or without. £15.96 https://www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/uk ... layoutId=G

[Glyn Ruck]

I think Jaguar is consistent. There is a little detent sprung ball on the lightswitch shaft. You just take an allen key or whatever & stick it through the hole in the lever ~ depress the ball & pull off the lever.

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[cass3958]

long time since I removed mine so thank you Glyn.

[jaguar&mg]

Fantastic — thank you very much. I hope to receive a new one and to have installed it by the end of the weekend!

[jaguar&mg]

I think Jaguar is consistent. There is a little detent sprung ball on the lightswitch shaft. You just take an allen key or whatever & stick it through the hole in the lever ~ depress the ball & pull off the lever.

Having done that, what's the next step? Do you have to approach it from behind the dashboard? The small chrome disc does not accept the new label and presumably needs holding 'out' via being pushed from the other side?

[Glyn Ruck]

Here we go: You have to go in from behind to replace the round black escutcheon.(Designation Plate)

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[jaguar&mg]

Thank you — looks complicated! For the weekend....

[Glyn Ruck]

Not so bad. Just mark where wires go with masking tape or similar.