Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20 - LIGHTING

HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH - REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
  • CAUTION:
  • Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent airbag deployment
2. REMOVE NO. 2 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
Headlight Dimmer Switch - Removal. LIGHTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.2 cover lower.

  • HINT:
  • Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
3. REMOVE NO. 3 LOWER STEERING WHEEL COVER
Headlight Dimmer Switch - Removal. LIGHTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Using a screwdriver, remove the steering wheel No.3 cover lower.

  • HINT:
  • Tape up the screwdriver tip before use.
4. REMOVE STEERING PAD
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Using a "torx" socket wrench (T30), loosen the 2 "torx" screws until the groove along the screw circumference catches on the screw case.

Headlight Dimmer Switch - Removal. LIGHTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Pull out the steering pad from the steering wheel assembly 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.

Disconnect the horn connector.

Disconnect the 2 connectors from the steering pad.

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

Remove the steering pad.

5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY

For Manual Tilt


For Power Tilt and Power Telescopic


6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic)
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Remove the 3 screws.

Disengage the 2 claws to remove the steering column cover lower.

  • NOTICE:
  • Do not damage the tilt and telescopic switch.
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Disengage the 4 clips to separate the steering column cover upper.

Disengage the claw to remove the steering column cover upper.

7. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Telescopic)
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Remove the 2 screws.

Disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover.

Headlight Dimmer Switch - Removal. LIGHTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disengage the 4 clips to separate the steering column cover upper.

Disengage the claw to remove the upper steering column cover.

8. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE WITH STEERING ANGLE SENSOR
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Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable with steering sensor.

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

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

9. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
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Disconnect the 2 connectors.

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.
10. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Headlight Dimmer Switch - Removal. LIGHTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Disconnect the connector.

Disengage the clamp and claw as shown in the illustration.

Headlight Dimmer Switch - Removal. LIGHTING. Lexus IS250 IS220d GSE20 ALE20

Remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.