Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

HINT:

Install is in the reverse order of removal.

DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
1. Wait for 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag working.
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3 . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2 . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE HORN BUTTON ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
REMOVE SPIRAL CABLE SUB-ASSEMBLY
REMOVE HEADLIGHT DIMMER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Clamp From Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly
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2. Disengage the clamp from the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
3. Disengage the claw and remove the headlight dimmer switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Headlight Dimmer Switch Assembly Claws
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