Q: How to service the headlight dimmer switch on Scion tC?
A: Before working on the headlight dimmer switch engineers need to disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal while waiting for 90 seconds to stop Air Bag and seat belt pretensioner activation. Start by disconnecting the connector to the headlight dimmer switch assembly followed by removing the steering column cover while being cautious of damaging the claw. Installation starts with attaching the claw before installing the headlight dimmer switch assembly and reconnection of the connector completes the process. Reinstallation of the steering column cover follows but before you can proceed secure the negative battery cable connection and then execute system initialization which becomes necessary when reconnecting the cable.
Q: How to remove the headlamp dimmer switch on Scion xB?
A: The removal process for the headlamp dimmer switch starts with a 90-second period of disconnecting the negative battery cable to stop Air Bag deployment. You must first ensure front wheel alignment before removing the steering pad then steering wheel assembly together with the steering column cover. Next, remove the spiral cable. Users should disconnect the 2 connectors from the wiper switch before using a screwdriver with taped tip to carefully disengage the claw that removes the wiper switch without damaging the claw. Disassembling the headlight dimmer switch involves disconnecting its connector followed by illustration-driven removal of the unit while disengaging its 2 claws to finalize the process.
Q: How to replace the headlamp dimmer switch assembly on Scion xA?
A: The first step to replace the headlamp dimmer switch assembly requires removal of the steering column cover. To replace the headlamp dimmer switch assembly you should disconnect its connector before gently removing the switch assembly through the disengaged claw while being cautious to prevent damage to the teeth.