WIPER SWITCH REMOVAL


  1. PRECAUTION

    Note

    After turning the engine 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 Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    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 engine switch is turned off.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

    3. Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the battery negative (-) terminal.

      Note

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

  3. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01G668

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

    2. A01G71A

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

    3. A01G9NG

      Remove the screw.

    4. A01G8S5

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

  4. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A01G5N8

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

    2. A01G4U8

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

  5. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A01G56A

      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.