WIPER SWITCH REMOVAL


  1. REMOVE NO. 1 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. A003UIU

      Remove the 2 screws <C> or <D>.

    2. A003SV9E03

      Disengage the claw and guide, and remove the No. 1 instrument panel under cover sub-assembly.

  2. REMOVE DRIVER SIDE KNEE AIRBAG ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    When storing the driver side knee airbag assembly, keep the airbag deployment side facing upward.


    1. Check that the power switch is off.

    2. Check that the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal.

      CAUTION:

      Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

    3. A003UNU

      Remove the 2 bolts (upper side).

    4. A003U2R

      Remove the 2 bolts (lower side).

    5. A003T6Y

      Disengage the 6 claws and 2 guides.

    6. A003TMM

      Disconnect the connector to remove the driver side knee airbag assembly.

      Note

      When disconnecting any airbag connector, take care not to damage the airbag wire harness.

  3. REMOVE STEERING PAD

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  4. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD

  5. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY


    1. Fully extend and tilt up the steering wheel.

    2. A003RQTE02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Matchmark

      Remove the steering wheel assembly set nut.

    3. Put matchmarks on the steering wheel assembly and the steering main shaft.

    4. Disconnect the connectors from the spiral cable.

    5. A003UD9E02
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Turn
      *2 Hold
      *3 SST

      Using SST, remove the steering wheel assembly.

      SST
      09950-50013   ( 09951-05010, 09952-05010, 09953-05020, 09954-05070 )

      Note

      Apply a small amount of grease to the threads and tip of SST (center bolt) before use.

  6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER

    Note

    Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.


    1. A003SMJ

      Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover, and disengage the 4 claws.

    2. A003UDH

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

      Tech Tips

      Spread the claw to disengage it.

    3. Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into each service hole to disengage the 2 claws to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

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      Text in Illustration
      *1 Service Hole *2 Protective Tape

      Tech Tips

      Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

  7. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER


    1. A003SQV

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

  8. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY


    1. A003UHJ

      Disconnect the 2 connectors.

    2. Disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.