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Traction Control Switch: Service and Repair






VSA Off Switch Removal, Installation, and Test

Removal

1. Driver's Dashboard Panel Assembly





1. Carefully pry out the driver's dashboard panel assembly (A) with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (B).

2. Disconnect the connector (C), then remove the driver's dashboard panel assembly.

2. Driver's Dashboard Undercover





1. Turn the lock knob (A) 90 °, then gently pull down the front edge of the driver's dashboard undercover (B) to detach the clip (C).

2. Pull away the undercover to release the pin (D) from the holder (E), then remove the driver's dashboard undercover.

3. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover





1. Carefully pry out the driver's dashboard lower cover (A) with the appropriate trim tool to detach the clips (B).

2. Disconnect the connector (C), then remove the driver's dashboard lower cover.

4. VSA Off Switch





1. Remove the VSA OFF switch (A) from the driver's dashboard lower cover (B).

5. VSA Off Switch Bulb (If necessary)





1. Remove the cover (A).

2. Remove the bulb (B).

Test

1. VSA Off Switch - Test





1. On the switch side, check for continuity between the connector terminal in each switch position according to the table.
* If the switch does not work as described in the table, replace the switch.

* If the switch tests OK, go to step 2.





2. On the switch side, check for continuity between connector terminals No. 1 and No. 2. There should be continuity at all times.
* If the continuity is not as specified, remove the cover, and replace the bulb.

Installation

1. VSA Off Switch Bulb (If necessary)





1. Install the bulb (A).

2. Install the cover (B).

2. VSA Off Switch





1. Install the VSA OFF switch (A) to the driver's dashboard lower cover (B).

3. Driver's Dashboard Lower Cover





1. Connect the connector (A), then install the driver's dashboard lower cover (B). Make sure the clips (C) snap into place securely.

4. Driver's Dashboard Undercover





1. Install the driver's dashboard undercover (A). Make sure the clip (B) snap into place securely, and the pin (C) into the holder (D) securely.

2. Turn the lock knob (E) 90 °.

5. Driver's Dashboard Panel Assembly





1. Connect the connector (A), then install the driver's dashboard panel assembly (B). Make sure the clips (C) snap into place securely.