Wiper Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Disconnect positive battery cable and wait one minute for backup power supply energy to be depleted.

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT NECESSARY FOR SYSTEM DEPLOYMENT IS POWERED DIRECTLY FROM THE BATTERY. TO AVOID ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY, THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MUST BE DISCONNECTED PRIOR TO SERVICING OR REPLACING ANY SYSTEM COMPONENTS.

3. Remove two screws and instrument panel steering column cover.
4. Remove three screws and instrument panel steering column cover reinforcement.
5. Remove the steering column shroud.
6. Remove two self-tapping screws that attach the multi-function switch to the steering column tube casting. Disengage multi-function switch from casting.
7. Disconnect the three electrical connectors, using caution not to damage the locking tabs. Do not damage transmission control selector cable.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the three switch electrical connectors to full engagement. The wiring is to be routed under the transmission control selector cable.
2. Align the mounting holes on multi-function switch with the holes in the steering column tube casting. Install two self-tapping screws making sure to start the screws in the previously tapped holes. Tighten to 1.3-1.7 Nm (12-15 inch lbs.).
3. Verify that the transmission control selector indicator adjustment is correct.
4. Install the steering column shroud.
5. Install instrument panel steering column cover reinforcement.
6. Install instrument panel steering column cover.
7. Connect the battery ground cable. Connect battery positive cable.
8. Prove out air bag system.
9. Check the multi-function switch for proper operation.