OEM Dodge Dakota Dimmer Switch

Dodge Dakota Dimmer Switch Parts and Q&A

• Multifunction Switch
  56045078AD
  Q:

  How to Service a Dimmer Switch on Dodge Dakota?

  A:

  Start by unplugging the negative cable from the battery to block the air bag signals and after two minutes turn the key to remove power from the air bag. Start by removing the cover around the steering column and after that remove the tilt steering column knob. After that, unscrew the screws holding the top shroud to the bottom shroud and pull off the snap pieces securing them. First, remove the upper shroud, then come out the center screw holding the lower shroud to the lock housing and finally remove the lower shroud as well. Take out the screws holding the multi-function switch, then pull off and set aside the whole multi-function switch and its attachment to the instrument panel. To install, set the new multi-function switch in the mounting housing and lock it in place with screws turned to 2 N-m (20 in. lbs.). Join the instrument panel wire harness connector, then slide the lower shroud onto the steering column and fit the center screw, tightening it to 2 N-m (20 in. lbs.). After that, place the upper shroud, match up its snap features and use your fingers to press them securely together. Install and tighten the screws between the upper shroud and the lower shroud to 2 N-m (20 in. lbs.), then add the tilt steering column knob and the Steering Column Cover. Next, update the connecting cable to the negative terminal of the battery.
• Turn Signal Switch
  56049823AB
  Q:

  How to Install a Dimmer Switch on Dodge Dakota?

  A:

  Disconnect the negative Battery Cable, let the system capacitor discharge for two minutes, then install the combination switch to prevent accidental deployment of the air bag. Gently push the multi-function switch into the switch mounting housing on the left, so that the alignment pins are in place. After fixing the switch to the mounting housing with two screws, tighten them to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.) and plug the wire harness connector into the switch's back. Place the lower shroud under the Steering Wheel, add a center screw from below and hand tighten it until it reaches 2 Nm or 20 in. lbs. Put the upper shroud above the lower shroud so that the gearshift lever gap hider is attached, when your car is equipped with an automatic transmission. Attach the higher shroud to the lower shroud and hold them in place with two outboard screws that should be tightened to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). Philip the tilt steering column knob to the tilt adjuster actuator and then tighten the screw to 2 Nm (20 in. lbs.). When putting the steering wheel back on, line up the rubber booted yellow engagement dowel on the Clock Spring rotor between the two fins of the steering wheel armature hub. Connect the steering wheel all the way in, reattach the steering wheel's wire harness connectors, route them as needed and set the driver air bag onto the steering wheel before attaching the negative battery cable again.