Dimmer Switch: Service and Repair

Fig. 3 Dimmer switch replacement:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then the electrical connector from switch.
2. Remove two switch mounting screws, then disengage switch from pushrod.
3. To install switch, firmly seat pushrod into switch, then compress switch until two .093 inch drill shanks can be inserted into alignment holes. Position upper end of pushrod in pocket of wash/wipe switch. This can be done by feel, or if necessary, by removing lower column cover.
4. Apply light rearward force to switch, then install screws and remove drills. Switch should click when lever is lifted, and again as lever returns, just before it reaches its stop in down position.
5. Connect dimmer switch electrical connector, then the battery ground cable.