Headlamp Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING:
- ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- IF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS IN USE, ALLOW THE CERAMIC DIMMER RESISTOR TO COOL.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel.

Fig. 11 Headlamp Switch And Bezel Remove/Install:

3. Remove the screws that secure the headlamp switch bezel to the instrument panel.
4. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors from the headlamp switch.
5. Pull the headlamp switch control knob out to the ON position stop.
6. Depress the headlamp switch control knob and shaft release button on the top of the headlamp switch body and remove the switch control knob.
7. Remove the spanner nut that secures the switch bezel and mounting bracket to the headlamp switch.
8. Remove the switch bezel and mounting bracket from the headlamp switch.

INSTALLATION

WARNING:
- ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO ELECTRICAL, RESTRAINTS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- IF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH WAS IN USE, ALLOW THE CERAMIC DIMMER RESISTOR TO COOL.

1. Position the switch bezel and mounting bracket onto the headlamp switch and secure with the spanner nut.
2. Install the headlamp control knob shaft into the headlamp switch.
3. Position the headlamp switch to the instrument panel.
4. Reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connectors to the headlamp switch.
5. Position the headlamp switch bezel to the instrument panel.
6. Install and tighten the headlamp switch bezel to the instrument panel screws. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
7. Install the cluster bezel.
8. Connect the battery negative cable.