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 Procedures 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

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Memorize steering angle neutral point Pre-crash safety system

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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


  1. PRECAUTION

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to read Precaution thoroughly before servicing.

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    for Type A:

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    for Type B:

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    for Type C:

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    Note

    After turning the ignition 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.

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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.

    • If the airbag deploys for any reason, it may cause a serious accident.

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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

    If the removal procedures are followed incorrectly, the part may become damaged.


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

      Note

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

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      *A w/ Smart Entry and Start System
      *B w/o Entry and Start System

      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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      *A w/ Smart Entry and Start System
      *B w/o Entry and Start System

      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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      *A w/ Smart Entry and Start System
      *B w/o Entry and Start System

      Remove the screw.

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      *A w/ Smart Entry and Start System
      *B w/o Entry and Start System
      B0068HS Press

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

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      *A w/ Smart Entry and Start System
      *B w/o Entry and Start System
      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

      Detach the claw and remove the lower steering column cover.

  4. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


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      B0069FO Remove in this Direction

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

  5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

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    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.

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      B00692L Protective Tape
      B0069FO 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.