Combination Switch: Service and Repair

Combination Switch (Light)

REMOVAL
1. Position the front wheels straight ahead. (After moving a vehicle 5 m (16 ft) or more with front wheels positioned straight ahead, make sure that the vehicle moves straight ahead).)
2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
3. Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work.
4. Remove the driver's airbag module assembly.

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in the "AIRBAG SYSTEM" system.

1. Using a hexagon wrench etc. wrapped by protective tape, insert the snap pins and release the locks (3 locations).






2. Disconnect the horn harness and airbag connector and remove the airbag module assembly.






5. Remove the steering wheel.

CAUTION:
- Always use the steering wheel puller for removal to avoid deforming the steering wheel.
- If the steering wheel has been removed, make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.

Preparation tool: Steering wheel puller

1. Disconnect the connector and remove the nut.
2. Put alignment marks and remove the steering wheel using a steering puller.






6. Remove the steering column cover.
1. Lower the lever of the steering column.
2. Release the claws and remove the screws, then detach the steering column lower cover.






3. Separate the steering column upper cover and steering upper cover, and remove the steering column upper cover.






7. Remove the roll connector.

CAUTION: Make sure that the roll connector is not turned from the original position.

1. Disconnect the connector under the roll connector.
2. Release the claws and remove the roll connector.






8. Remove the wiper switch assembly.
1. Disconnect the connector from wiper switch.
2. Release the claws, and pull out the wiper switch assembly.

CAUTION: Do not press the claws with excessive force. They may be damaged.






9. Remove the combination switch (light).
1. Disconnect the connector of combination switch.
2. Remove the screws and detach the combination switch (light).






INSTALLATION
1. Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Before handling the airbag module, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in the "AIRBAG SYSTEM" system.
- Do not allow harness and connectors to interfere or get tangled up with other parts.

2. Before installing steering wheel, be sure to adjust the direction of roll connector with steering.

Tightening torque:
Combination switch (light): 3.5 N.m (0.36 kgf-m, 2.6 ft-lb)
Steering wheel: 39 N.m (3.98 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)

Clearance:
Between column cover and steering wheel: 2 - 4 mm (0.08 - 0.16 in)