Headlight switch replacement

[franktr]

There was a thread on this a few years ago but due to the age it would not let me post so i am Trying to remove headlight switch and have the panel loose and access to the switch. I have pushed on the button really hard yet the shaft will not release from the switch.. I am missing something? It is a standard old style ACDelco D1588 GM Original Equipment Headlamp Switch. Have one coming looks like what is installed there is no real PN I can see. I don't have any instrument lights and it points to this switch

[GraySeal65]

Pull it out to the on position then push the release button?

[Happycarz]

I've been in same boat. Hold down the release button again, and at same time wiggle your finger on it in a circular motion. At same time, try moving the knob in and out a little bit. Some are like that and others come out first try. Hopefully, you'll hit the right combination.

[Happycarz]

Again, as mentioned above, the headlight switch has to be in the on position.

[franktr]

OK I got the shaft out as stated above full on push the button and out it came. Now I hope the one I got coming is the correct switch