Headlamp Switch: Service and Repair

WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the headlamp switch (4) and the left bezel (1) from the instrument panel (2) as a unit.
3. Disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (3) from the back of the headlamp switch.




4. Remove the three screws (3) that secure the headlamp switch (2) to the back of the instrument panel bezel (1).
5. Remove the headlamp switch from the instrument panel bezel.

INSTALLATION




1. Position the headlamp switch (2) to the back of the left instrument panel bezel (1).
2. Install and tighten the three screws (3) that secure the headlamp switch to the instrument panel bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (20 in.lbs.).




3. Position the left bezel (1) close enough to the instrument panel (2) to reconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector (3) to the back of the headlamp switch (4).
4. Reinstall the left bezel and the headlamp switch onto the instrument panel as a unit.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.