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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.
    NOTE:
    • After the ignition switch is turned OFF, the navigation system requires approximately 90 seconds to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch OFF, wait 90 seconds or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
    • Some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
  2. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/ Steering Pad Switch)  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD (w/o Steering Pad Switch)  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt)  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Telescopic)  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic)  (See REMOVAL )
  10. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt)  (See REMOVAL )
  11. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Telescopic)  (See REMOVAL )
  12. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic)  (See REMOVAL )
  13. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC MANUAL SWITCH (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic)  (See REMOVAL )
  14. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  15. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connectors.
    2. Using a screwdriver, detach the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch.
      Fig 1: Locating Windshield Wiper Switch Assembly Connectors
      G05160920Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      NOTE: If the claw is pressed forcefully, it will break.
  16. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 2: Locating Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly Connector
      G05160921Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. While loosening the band clamp as shown in the illustration, detach the claw to remove the headlight dimmer switch.
      NOTE: If the claw is pressed forcefully, it will break.
      Fig 3: Locating Headlight Dimmer Switch
      G05160922Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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