PROCEDURE
PRECAUTION
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).
REMOVE LUGGAGE TRIM SERVICE HOLE COVER
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL
Disable the auto tilt away function by changing the customize parameter (Click here).
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.
Performing the above operation disables the auto tilt away function when the power switch is turned off.
Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
Turn the power switch off and disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery negative (-) terminal.
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (Click here).
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
Remove the screw.
Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument cluster finish panel assembly from the upper steering column cover.
Disengage the 2 claws and remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect each connector.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
If the claw is pulled with excessive force, it may break.