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Dimmer Switch: Service and Repair

Light Control Rheostat:




LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination)
2. REMOVE FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination)
3. REMOVE FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
4. REMOVE SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH
5. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY




6. REMOVE LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
a. Remove the 3 screws and the finish panel No.2 retainer with switch.




b. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the light control rheostat from the finish panel No.2 retainer.

INSTALLATION




1. INSTALL LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT
a. Engage the 2 claws and install the light control rheostat.




b. Install the finish panel No.2 retainer with switch with the 3 screws.

2. INSTALL LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY
3. INSTALL SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL LH
4. INSTALL FRONT DOOR OPENING TRIM COVER LH
5. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/o Illumination)
6. INSTALL FRONT DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH (w/ Illumination)