WIPER SWITCH REMOVAL

PROCEDURE

1. Click here

   PRECAUTION

   Note:

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

2. Click here

   REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

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3. Click here

   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 (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.

      Tip:

      Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function 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.

      Note:

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

4. Click here

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

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

5. Click here

   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. 

      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. 

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

   6. 

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

      Tip:

      Spread the claws to disengage them.

6. Click here

   REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER

   
   
   1. 

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

   2. 

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

7. Click here

   REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH (for RHD)

   
   

   1. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:

      Tip:

      Use the same procedure as for LHD (Click here).

8. Click here

   REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

   
   
   1. 

      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.