Interior/Electrical - Various Switches Fall Into Console

Classification:
BT05-075

Reference:
ITB06-008

Date:
March 27, 2006

2004-2006 QX56; SWITCH FALLS INTO CONSOLE/PANEL

APPLIED VEHICLE(S):
2004-2006 QX56 (JA60)

IF YOU CONFIRM

Any of the below indicated switch assembly's fall into the dash panel or center console when pushed: (Refer to Figures 1 - 5)

^ Seat Heater Switch

^ VDC Switch

^ Tow Mode Switch

^ Rear Seat Heater Switch

^ Headlight Aiming Control

^ Instrument Brightness Control

^ Power Lift Gate Switch (front or rear)

^ Pedal Adjustment Switch

^ Rear Sonar "OFF" Switch

ACTION

Install a cable tie around the switch and adjacent mounting bracket.





PARTS INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:
The purpose of ACTIONS (above) is to give you a quick idea of the work you will be performing. You MUST closely follow the entire Service Procedure as it contains information that is essential to successfully completing this repair.





CLAIMS INFORMATION





SWITCH INFORMATION

SERVICE PROCEDURE





1. Remove the incident switch from the vehicle per the appropriate section of the respective ESM.





2. Inspect the switch mounting tabs for each switch (see Figure 7)

If the switch mounting tabs are broken:

^ Do not apply the cable ties

^ Replace the broken part as required

3. If the switch mounting tabs are NOT broken:

^ Apply a cable tie over the switch and switch mounting tabs





^ Position the lock of the cable tie at a corner (See Figure 8).





4. Tighten the cable tie by using pliers (See Figure 9)





5. Confirm the cable tie holds the tabs and switches together by shaking the cable tie (see Figure 10).

6. Cut the extra cable end.

7. Install the removed parts to the vehicle. Confirm the switch assembly does not go into the dash panel or center console when pushed.





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