Dodge Repair: Head light & wiper switch, passive restraint systems, headlamp switch


Question
How do I install the headlight %26 wiper   switch  in a 2000 Dodge Dakota.

Answer
HEADLAMP SWITCH
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Remove the cluster bezel from the instrument panel. Refer to Cluster Bezel in the Removal and Installation section of this group for the procedures.
Remove the three screws that secure the headlamp switch to the instrument panel Headlamp Switch Remove/Install
Pull the headlamp switch away from the instrument panel far enough to access the instrument panel wire harness connectors.
Disconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors from the headlamp switch connector receptacles.
Remove the headlamp switch from the instrument panel.
INSTALLATION
Position the headlamp switch to the instrument panel.
Reconnect the two instrument panel wire harness connectors to the headlamp switch connector receptacles.
Install the headlamp switch into the instrument panel.
Install and tighten the three screws that secure the headlamp switch to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.)
Install the cluster bezel onto the instrument panel. Refer to Cluster Bezel in the Removal and Installation section of this group for the procedures.
Reconnect the battery negative cable.