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 |
Straighten the front wheels.
Using a T30 "torx" driver, loosen the 2 screws until the groove along each screw circumference catches on the screw case.
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.
Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.
- CAUTION:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY |
Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column.
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 |
Detatch the 4 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the lower steering column cover.
Detach the claw and remove the upper steering column cover.
6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Rise the steering column cover (upper).
- NOTICE:
- When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.
Detach the 4 clips and remove the column cover (upper).
Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.
7. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ASSEMBLY |
Disconnect the connectors.
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 |
Disconnect the connector.
Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp as shown in the illustration.
Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the switch.
- HINT:
- Tape the screwdriver tip before use.