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# 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

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.

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

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

1. Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.

6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER

1. Remove the 3 screws and cover lower.

7. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

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

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

1. Disconnect the connector.

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

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

   HINT:
     Tape the screwdriver tip before use.