WIPER SWITCH REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter Click here.

      Note

      Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto tilt away function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.

      Tech Tips

      Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function when the engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal.

      Note

      When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. B001OLL

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.

    2. B001O20

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.

    3. B001NUJ

      Remove the screw.

    4. B001ONU

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.

  4. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)


    1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever, and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever

    3. B001O3F

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.

    4. B001NQ1

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.

    5. B001OJG

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.

    6. B001O9D

      Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claws to disengage them.

  5. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. B001OL9

      Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument cluster finish panel assembly from the upper steering column cover.

    2. B001OGQ

      Disengage the 2 claws and remove the upper steering column cover.

  6. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH (for RHD)


    1. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure as for LHD Click here.

  7. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. B001NNC

      Disconnect each connector.

    2. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the claw is pulled with excessive force, it may break.