Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

Body Electrical. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35
Lighting. Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

  2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD

  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY

  4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

  5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER

  6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY

  7. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

  8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

Headlight Dimmer Switch -- Removal



1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.
NOTICE:
w/ Navigation System for HDD:
After the ignition switch is turned off, the HDD navigation system requires approximately a minute to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the ignition switch off, wait a minute or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.


2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD


3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Straighten the front wheels.

  1. Using a thin-bladed screwdriver, push open the spring clips and disengage the pins.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel and support the steering pad with one hand as shown in the illustration.

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

  1. Using a screwdriver, disconnect the 2 airbag connectors.

    CAUTION:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.

  1. Disconnect the horn connector and remove the steering pad.



4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Remove the nut and place matchmarks on the steering wheel and steering column.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Using SST, remove the steering wheel.

    SST
    09950-50013(09951-05010,09952-05010,09953-05020,09954-05021)
    NOTICE:
    Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.


5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Detach the 4 claws, release the tilt lever and remove the lower steering column cover.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

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



6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Rise the steering column cover (upper).

    NOTICE:
    When handling the airbag connector, do not damage the airbag wire harness.


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Detach the 4 clips and remove the column cover (upper).



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Detach the 3 claws and remove the spiral cable.



7. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the connectors.

  1. Detach the claw and remove the wiper switch.

    NOTICE:
    Do not push the claw with excessive force as damage may occur.


8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Disconnect the connector.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35

  1. Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp as shown in the illustration.



    Toyota Rav4. Aca30, 33, 38 Gsa33 Zsa30, 35.Lighting.Lighting System.Headlight Dimmer Switch Removal

  1. Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the switch.

    HINT:
    Tape the screwdriver tip before use.