Removal

LIGHTING (EXT): HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH: REMOVAL

CAUTION:
Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing Service Precautions.

1. POSITION FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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.

3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER Removal

5. REMOVE STEERING PAD Removal

6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY Removal

7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER Removal

9. REMOVE SPIRAL WITH SENSOR CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY Removal

10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY





(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors

(b) Using a screwdriver with its tip wrapped in protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the wiper switch.

Text in Illustration





NOTICE:
Do not press the claw too hard, as it may be damaged.

11. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

(a) Disconnect the connector.





(b) Remove the headlight dimmer switch, as shown in the illustration.

(c) Disengage the claw, 2 guides and remove the headlight dimmer switch.