HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH > REMOVAL

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HINT:
  1. Use the same procedures for the RH and LH sides.
  2. The procedures listed below are for the LH side.



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.



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" socket, 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 airbag connector.

    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 steering wheel set nut.

  1. Place matchmarks on the steering wheel and main shaft.

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

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



5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER


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  1. Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.



6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER


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  1. Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.



7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

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

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



8. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH


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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.



9. 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.