HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH REMOVAL


  1. SEPARATE BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (W/O SRS AIRBAG)

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    *A Non-Tilt Column Assembly
    *B Tilt Column Assembly

    1. Non-Tilt Column Assembly:


      1. Remove the 2 screws and horn button assembly.

      2. Disconnect the horn button connector.

    2. Tilt Column Assembly:


      1. Remove the screw and horn button assembly.

      2. Disconnect the horn button connector.

  4. REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)


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      Do a diagnostic system check Click here.

    2. Do a visual check which includes the following items with the horn button assembly (with airbag) removed from the vehicle.


      • Check cuts, minute cracks or marked discoloration on the horn button assembly top surface and in the grooved portion.

      • Check cuts and cracks in wire harness, and chipping in connectors.

      • Check the deformation on the steering wheel.

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        *1 Contact Plate

        Check the deformation on the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel assembly.

      Tech Tips


      • If the horn button contact plate of the steering wheel assembly is deformed, never repair it. Always replace the steering wheel pad with a new one.

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        There should be no interference between the horn button assembly and steering wheel assembly, and the clearance should be uniform all the way around when the new horn button assembly is installed on the steering wheel assembly.

      CAUTION:

      For removal and installation of the horn button assembly, see page 60-11, and be sure to follow the correct procedure.

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

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      *a Matchmark

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

    3. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

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

  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR

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    1. Remove the clip, 2 screws and steering column cover LWR.

  7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPR

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    1. Remove the 2 screws and steering column cover UPR.

  8. REMOVE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disconnect the connectors and wire harness clamps.

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      Remove the 4 screws and turn signal switch assembly.

  9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (W/ SRS AIRBAG)


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      *1 Cord Clamp

      Remove the 3 screws, separate the headlamp dimmer switch assembly from the turn signal switch assembly.

    2. Remove the 4 screws, connector and cord clamp, separate the spiral cable sub-assembly from the turn signal switch assembly.

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      *1 Vinyl Tape
      *2 Wire harness Clamp

      Remove the 2 wire harness clamps and vinyl tape then remove the spiral cable sub-assembly.

  10. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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      Remove the code clamp.

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      Remove the 3 claws.

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      Remove 2 wire harness clamps and tape. (w/o SRS airbag)

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      Remove 2 wire harness clamps and 2 tapes. (w SRS airbag)

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      Release lock from connector.

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      Using a precision screwdriver, unlock the connector terminals.

    7. Pull out the connector terminals and remove the headlight dimmer switch.