Headlamp Switch Replacement

1. When replacing the headlamp switch, the switch pod halves must be separated. The switch pod halves are secured by five self-tapping metal screws located inside near the top of the pod. They can be accessed from the rear of the housing. These screws have a fine thread and must not be used to secure the switches to the pod. Also remove the three phillips head screws from the bottom of the pod.

2. Remove the turn signal switch from the headlamp switch as described above.

3. Remove the three screws which retain the headlamp switch.

4. Using a small screwdriver, disconnect the linkage from the switch buttons.

5. Gently move the switch to disconnect the instrument panel dimming lever from the slider on the pod. Remove the switch.

6. Before installing the new headlamp switch, move both the lever and the slider to the "off" position. Move the linkage to the full "up" position until it locks in place to keep it out of the way during reassembly.

7. Making sure to place the dimming lever into the slider, loosely position the switch into the pod and using a finger, push the linkage onto the switch buttons until it snaps in place.

8. Use the three coarse thread screws to attach the headlamp switch to the pod. These screws are threaded into the plastic housing. Do not over tighten or the threads may strip.

9. Using the procedure above, install the turn signal switch and lever, then reassemble the inner and outer pod halves. Use the five selftapping, fine thread screws to secure the top of the pod. Use the three phillips head screws to secure the bottom of the pod.

10. Exercising caution as described above, gently install the switch pod back into the car. Check for proper operation of the components which are controlled by the switches mounted in the pod.