WIPER SWITCH REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed, installed or replaced during the windshield wiper switch assembly removal / installation are shown below.

Necessary procedure after parts removed/installed/replaced
Replacement Part or Procedure Necessary Procedures Effects/Inoperative when not Performed Link
Disconnect cable from negative battery terminal Drive the vehicle until stop and start control is permitted (approximately 5 to 60 minutes) Stop and Start System (for 2AR-FE)

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Stop and Start System (for 2GR-FKS)

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Memorize steering angle neutral point Panoramic View Monitor System

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Initialize back door lock Power Door Lock Control System

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Initialize servo motor Air Conditioning System

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Reset slide door close position Power Slide Door System

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Reset back door close position Power Back Door System

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CAUTION:

Some of these service operations affect the SRS airbag system. Read the precautionary notices concerning the SRS airbag system before servicing.

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Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for RHD and LHD vehicles.

  • The procedure listed below is for LHD vehicles.

PROCEDURE


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

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

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  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    CAUTION:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

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    Note

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

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  3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    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.

      Note

      Before release the tilt and telescopic lever, make note of the current steering position.

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      With the steering wheel assembly facing straight ahead, turn the steering wheel 90° to the left and remove the screw shown in the illustration.

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      With the steering wheel assembly facing straight ahead, turn the steering wheel 90° to the right and remove the screw shown in the illustration.

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      Press on the left and right sides of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw.

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      Detach the claw and remove the lower steering column cover.

  4. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


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      Detach the claw and remove the upper steering column cover from steering column assembly.

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      Detach the claw and clip, and then disconnect the upper steering column cover from the instrument panel finish panel sub-assembly.

  5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


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      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

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      B006N8A Remove in this Direction

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

      Note

      Do not damage the claw.

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.