Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Headlamp Switch: Service and Repair
WARNING: TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, AIRBAG,
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, IMPACT SENSOR, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT
DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS
THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER
PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the cluster bezel (1) from the instrument panel.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the back of the headlamp switch (2).
4. Remove the three screws (3) that secure the headlamp switch to the back of the cluster bezel.
5. Remove the headlamp switch from the cluster bezel.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the headlamp switch (2) to the back of the cluster bezel (1).
2. Install and tighten the three screws (3) that secure the headlamp switch to the cluster bezel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 in. lbs.).
3. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the back of the headlamp switch.
4. Reinstall the cluster bezel onto the instrument panel.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
