Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "CRASH PAD LOWER PANEL ")
Remove the crash pad lower switch (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

Fig 1: Locating Crash Pad Lower Switch Mounting With Screws
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Remove the rheostat switch connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Rheostat Switch Connector
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Check for intensity of rheostat switch. If the light intensity of the lamps changes smoothly without any flickering when the rheostat is turned on, it can be assumed that the rheostat is operating normally.

Fig 3: Rheostat Switch With Connector End View
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Fig 4: Rheostat Switch Terminal Continuity Chart
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