RAV4 2WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Headlamp Dimmer Switch: Service and Repair
Removal
LIGHTING: HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Steering Pad/Removal
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
6. REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Clockspring Assembly / Spiral Cable/Service and
Repair/Removal
7. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH See: Sensors and Switches - Wiper and Washer Systems/Wiper Switch/Service and
Repair/Removal
8. REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connector.
(b) Using needle-nose pliers, remove the band clamp as shown in the illustration.
(c) Using a screwdriver, detach the claws and remove the switch.
HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.