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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 XLR 🢒 Body 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Instrument Panel Lamp Dimmer Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1224656 Size: SH
  3. Remove the retaining screws from the bottom of the switch pad.
  4. Pull outward to disengage the retaining clip.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

    6. Object Number: 1224702 Size: SH
  6. Remove the retaining screws from the instrument panel (I/P) dimmer switch.
  7. Remove the I/P dimmer switch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1224702 Size: SH
  1. Install the I/P dimmer switch to the I/P cluster bezel.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the retaining screws to the I/P dimmer switch.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).


    Object Number: 1224598 Size: SH
  3. Connect the I/P dimmer switch electrical connector.
  4. Install the retaining screw at the bottom of the I/P dimmer switch pad.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.5 N·m (13 lb in).

  5. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .