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Light Control Rheostat: Removal

  1. DISABLE AUTO TILT AWAY FUNCTION 
    1. Disable the AUTO TILT AWAY function by changing the customize parameter (see CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS )
      NOTE: Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the AUTO TILT AWAY function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing the operation.

      HINT:

      Performing the above operation causes the AUTO TILT AWAY function to be disabled when the power switch is turned OFF.

    2. Turn the power switch ON (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column.
    3. Turn the power switch OFF
  2. REMOVE INSTRUMENT SIDE PANEL LH  (See REMOVAL )
  3. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MOLDING  (See REMOVAL )
  4. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL SAFETY PAD SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/o Driver Monitor Camera)  (See REMOVAL )
  6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (w/ Driver Monitor Camera)  (See REMOVAL )
  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  (See REMOVAL )
  9. REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT 
    1. Detach the 2 claws and remove the rheostat
      Fig 1: Identifying Light Control Rheostat Claws
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