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How to remove ignition switch on 2001 electra-glide

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Here is something a friend sent to me. I've never taken one of these switches out so I can't say for sure if this is correct but it's all I have.

Here's the procedure to remove the IGNITION /LIGHT KEY SWITCH AND FORK LOCK for a 2005 FLHT/C/U or FLTR (Domestic): Tools needed for removing ignition switch A T27 Torx, a small flat blade screwdriver, 7/8 wrench.

1. Remove the outer fairing and windshield

2. To remove the ignition switch, insert the ignition switch key and turn to the UNLOCK position. Leaving the key installed, rotate the knob to ACCESS. Depressing the release button at bottom (left side) with a small screwdriver, push key down and turn an additional 60 degrees in a counter-clockwise direction. Lift and remove knob.

3. Using a 7/8 wrench on flats, loosen switch nut and remove from threaded post of ignition switch housing. Remove collar and spacer.

4. Using a T27 TORX drive head, remove the two screws (with flat washers) that secure fairing cap to left and right sides of fairing.

5. Remove the switch position plate by pulling tabs from slots in faring cap. If necessary, raise the fairing cap slightly to facilitate removal.

6. With the forks turned fully to the left, disconnect the Fairing cap switch connector (105) 12-place Multilock (black), from behind right side of fairing cap. Depress the button on the plus side of the connector to pull apart the pin and socket halves.

7. Remove the fairing cap from the motorcycle.

8. Locate the ignition switch connector (33), 4-place Packard, at bottom of radio. Slide connector off anchor and separate pin and socket halves.

9. Remove the socket screws (with flat washers) and lift the switch housing from the upper fork bracket bore. Route the ignition switch connector to rear of inner fairing and remove switch housing from the vehicle.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 18, 2010

SOURCE: 2001 electra glide classic rear shock length

Harley usually uses a 12.5" shock but that could change from model to model and they don't list "shock length" in their specs. The best thing you could do it go to a dealer or find someone that has a stock bike and measure the front end height and rear shock length. Sorry but that's all I got.

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Steve

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 19, 2010

SOURCE: how to remove a ignition switch on a 2005 harley

You must have a special tool to maintain the alignment of the switch when you remove it. If not, you can't get it back on. I would suggest you take that to a shop.

Steve

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 12, 2011

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Take it to a dealer, there is a special tool required to realign the switch when reassembling the switch.

Steve

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How to remove a ignition switch on a 2005 harley electra glide

You must have a special tool to maintain the alignment of the switch when you remove it. If not, you can't get it back on. I would suggest you take that to a shop.

Steve
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