WIPER SWITCH REMOVAL

PROCEDURE


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

    Click here

  3. 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.

      Tech Tips

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


    1. A0003O8

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.

    2. A00098E

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.

    3. A0008BA

      Remove the screw.

    4. A00058A

      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. 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. A0009JE

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.

    4. A0009GJ

      Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.

    5. A0004WG

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

    6. A0007CW

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

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claws to disengage them.

  6. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A0008C3

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

    2. A00085M

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

  7. REMOVE TILT AND TELESCOPIC SWITCH (for RHD)


    1. for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column:

      Tech Tips

      Use the same procedure as for the LHD Click here.

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A0008ES

      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.