WIPER SWITCH REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

The procedure listed below is for the RH side.

PROCEDURE

PRECAUTION

Note

After turning the power switch off, waiting time maybe required before disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal notice before proceeding with work.

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REMOVE NO. 3 DECK BOARD SUB-ASSEMBLY (w/ Spare Tire)

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REMOVE REAR DECK FLOOR BOX (w/ Spare Tire)

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REMOVE DECK FLOOR BOX LH (w/ Spare Tire)

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

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DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
1. Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter.
  
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  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 the operation.
  
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  Performing the above operation causes the auto tilt away function to be disabled when the power switch is turned off.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
3. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.
  
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  CAUTION:
  
  Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
  
  Note
  
  When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected
  
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REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)
Note

Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.
1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever, and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
3. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
4. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
5. *a Claw <A>
  
  *b Claw <B>
  
  Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw <A>.
  
  Tech Tips
  
  Spread the claw to detach it.
6. Push the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws <B> and 4 guides and remove the lower steering column cover.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)
Note

Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.
1. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
2. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
3. Remove the screw.
4. Push the lower steering column cover to detach the 2 claws and 4 guides and remove the lower steering column cover.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Detach the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument cluster finish panel cover from the upper steering column cover.
2. Detach the claw and remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect each connector.
2. Using a screwdriver, detach 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.
REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH (for RHD, for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column, for LH Side)
1. Detach the claw and remove the tilt and telescopic switch from the windshield wiper switch assembly.

*a	Claw <A>
*b	Claw <B>