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Removal





LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)

NOTICE:
After the power switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. ALIGN FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

3. REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX Removal

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Programming and Relearning.

NOTICE:
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

HINT
Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function when the power switch is turned off.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

(c) Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

6. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

7. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

9. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

10. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH SENSOR SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

11. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY Removal

12. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Using pliers, expand the clamp as shown in the illustration.

(c) While holding the clamp expanded, disengage the claw and remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.