Q: How to assemble the dimmer switch assembly onto the ignition switch assembly while following the Fastener Notice in Service Precautions on Cadillac Eldorado?
A: Fit the Dimmer Switch assembly to the Ignition Switch assembly following service precautions fastener notice guidelines. Screw in the torx (R) washer head by turning it to a torque of 4 nm or 35 inch lbs. Secure the Dimmer Switch rod by using the hexagon nut at 4 nm (35 inch lbs. Torque). Connect the Dimmer Switch connector to its assembly before placing the wire harness assembly within the wire harness strap. Finish by taking the column out of the j41352.
Q: How to replace the Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch on Cadillac STS?
A: Start by removing the instrument panel (I/P) cluster trim in order to replace the instrument panel lamp dimmer switch. Begin by releasing the tabs that fix the I/P dimmer switch to the trim before disconnecting its electrical connectors. Secure the I/P dimmer switch to the trim using its tabs during installation before you connect the electrical wiring. You should reinstall the I/P cluster trim as the last installation step.
Q: How to replace the instrument panel dimmer switch on Cadillac XLR?
A: The instrument panel dimmer switch replacement starts by removing the closeout/insulator panel and the knee bolster trim panel. Start by removing the retaining screws from the switch pad base before pulling outward to free the retaining clip. Finally disconnect the electrical components. Begin installation by removing the retaining screws that hold the instrument panel dimmer switch in place. Then extract the instrument panel dimmer switch. Position the I/P dimmer switch onto the I/P cluster bezel before tight installation of the retaining screws which need to be torqued to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in). Plug in the I/P dimmer switch electrical connector before installing the bottom retaining screw at the I/P dimmer switch pad. Tighten both components to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in). The installation requires you to put back the knee bolster trim panel and the closeout/insulator panel.