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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.
  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  7. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH (See  REMOVAL  ) 
  8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the connector.
      Fig 1: Disconnecting Connector
      G04490896Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp as shown in the illustration.
      Fig 2: Removing Band Clamp
      G04490897Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the switch.

      HINT:

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

      Fig 3: Removing Headlight Dimmer Switch Using Screwdriver
      G04490898Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
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