PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
PRECAUTION
Note
After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the battery terminal notice before proceeding with work Click here.
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Note
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.
REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Note
Removing the steering column cover in an incorrect order will cause the steering column cover to break.
Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover and detach the 4 claws.
Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to detach the claw.
Tech Tips
Spread the claw to detach it.
Using a screwdriver, disengage the 2 claws.
Turn the steering column lower cover and remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
Detach the claw and 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Disconnect the 2 connectors.
Detach the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly.
Note
If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.