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Windshield Washer Switch: Service and Repair






REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Tilt steering column to lowest position and remove tilt wheel handle and shank.
3. Remove ignition switch lock cylinder.
4. Remove shroud screws and remove upper steering column shroud and lower steering column shroud.
5. Remove two self-tapping screws retaining multi-function switch to steering column lock cylinder housing. Disengage multi-function switch from steering column lock cylinder housing.
6. Disconnect the two electrical connectors.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect two electrical connectors to full engagement.
2. Align multi-function switch mounting holes with corresponding holes in steering column lock cylinder housing. Install two self-tapping screws, making sure to start screws in the previously tapped holes. Tighten to 2-3 Nm (18-26 inch lbs.).
3. Install upper steering column shroud and lower steering column shroud with screws. Tighten to 0.6-1.13 Nm (6-10 inch lbs.).
4. Install ignition switch lock cylinder.
5. Install tilt wheel handle and shank.
6. Connect battery ground cable.
7. Check steering column and multi-function switch for proper operation.
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