HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH > REMOVAL

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1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM 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 ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY


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  1. Straighten the front wheels.

  1. Using a T30 "torx" driver, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.



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  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

    CAUTION:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.



4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


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  1. Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column.



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  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

    SST
    09950-50013   (09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05021)

    NOTICE:
    Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.


5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


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  1. Detatch the 4 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the lower steering column cover.



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  1. Detach the claw and remove the upper steering column cover.



6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Rise the steering column cover (upper).

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.


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  1. Detach the 4 clips and remove the column cover (upper).



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  1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.



7. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connectors.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the wiper switch.

    NOTICE:
    Do not push the claw with excessive force as damage may occur.


8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connector.



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  1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp as shown in the illustration.



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  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the switch.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.