Removal

LIGHTING: HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
* Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
* Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing the steering column Service Precautions.
1. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

3. REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD LH (w/o Spare Tire) Removal

4. REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH Removal

5. 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 the operation.

HINT
Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled 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 prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

NOTICE:
* w/ Navigation System (for HDD):
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, be sure to wait for the time specified in the following table before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

Waiting Time before Disconnecting Cable from Negative (-) Battery Terminal:





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

6. REMOVE SWITCH AND VOLUME CASE Removal

7. REMOVE NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER Removal

8. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL PAD Removal

9. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera) Removal

11. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera) Removal

12. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE Removal

13. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connectors.





(b) Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

NOTICE:
If the claw is pressed forcefully, it will break.

14. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) While loosening the band clamp as shown in the illustration, detach the claw to remove the headlight dimmer switch.





NOTICE:
If the claw is pressed forcefully, it will break.