Toronado V6-231 3.8L (1986)
Headlamp Dimmer Switch: Service and Repair
Fig. 3 Park-lock cable. Models w/floor shift
REMOVAL
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
On models with floor shift, place transmission selector in park and rotate ignition lock to ``Run'' position.
3.
On all models, remove left hush panel, lower steering column cover, insulator at toe plate, and the lower steering column mounting screws.
4.
Remove nuts securing upper steering column bracket to instrument panel, then carefully lower column.
Disconnect shift indicator cable and
electrical connectors, as needed, prior to lowering column. Do not force column down as it may be damaged.
5.
Remove dimmer switch mounting nut, screw and the dimmer switch, then tape actuator rod to steering column.
6.
On models with floor shift, insert screwdriver into slot in ignition switch inhibitor, depress park-lock cable latch and disconnect cable from
inhibitor,
Fig. 3. Ignition switch must be in ``Run'' position. Do not attempt to disconnect park-lock cable with switch in any other
position.
7.
Rotate ignition key to ``Off-Lock'' position.
8.
On all models, remove ignition switch stud bolt, disconnect electrical connector, then remove switch assembly.
Fig. 4 Dimmer switch installation
INSTALLATION
1.
Move ignition switch slider to extreme right, then one detent to the left to place switch in ``Off-Lock'' position.
2.
Connect electrical connector to ignition switch, install switch assembly on column ensuring actuator is properly engaged, and torque stud bolt to
35 inch lbs.
3.
Install dimmer switch assembly, depress switch against actuator and insert 3/32 inch drill into adjustment slot,
Fig. 4, then torque nut and
retaining screw to 35 inch lbs.
4.
On models with floor shift, rotate ignition lock to ``Run'' position, then install shift-lock cable on inhibitor.
5.
On all models, reverse remaining procedure to complete installation. Torque upper column bracket bolts to 20 ft. lbs and lower column bolts to 25
ft. lbs.