Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

Body Electrical. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40
Lighting. Camry. Acv40 Gsv40

  1. PRECAUTION

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  4. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER

  5. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER

  6. REMOVE STEERING PAD

  7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

  9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR

  10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  11. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Headlight Dimmer Switch -- Removal



1. PRECAUTION
Be sure to read "PRECAUTION" thoroughly before servicing (CAMRY_ACV40 RM000000KT10BKX.html).

  1. w/ Navigation System:

    NOTICE:
    After the ignition switch is turned off, the navigation receiver assembly (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment.


3. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


4. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER


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  1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the No. 2 lower steering wheel cover.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


5. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER


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  1. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the No. 3 lower steering wheel cover.

    HINT:
    Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.


6. REMOVE STEERING PAD


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Using a "TORX" socket (T30), loosen the 2 "TORX" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.



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  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly and support the steering pad with one hand.

    NOTICE:
    When removing the steering pad, do not pull the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector from the steering pad.

  1. Disconnect the 2 airbag connectors and remove the steering pad.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Remove the steering pad.



7. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  1. Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

  1. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.



    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

    SST
    09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05031)


8. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Remove the 2 screws <D>.

  1. Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.

  1. Disengage the claw and remove the upper steering column cover.



9. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR


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  1. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disengage the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable with steering angle sensor.



10. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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  1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

  1. Disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.

    NOTICE:
    If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.


11. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Camry. Acv40 Gsv40.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Disconnect the connector.

  1. Disengage the clamp as shown in the illustration.



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  1. Disengage the claw and remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.