Wiper Switch: Service and Repair

Fig. 5 Removing Windshield Wiper Switch Retaining Pin. W/tilt Steering Column:

1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove turn signal switch, refer to Vehicle Lighting/Turn Signals/Turn Signal Switch/Service and Repair
3. Remove ignition lock, refer to Starting and Charging/Starting System/Ignition Lock/Service and Repair.
4. Remove column-to-instrument panel mounting nuts, then disconnect wiper switch electrical connector.
5. Remove column mounting bracket-to-column attaching bolts, then the bracket and allow column to drop down.
6. Remove ignition and dimmer switches, refer to Starting and Charging/Starting System/Ignition Switch/Service and Repair.
7. On models less tilt steering column, proceed as follows:
a. Remove housing attaching screws, then the housing and shroud assembly from steering column jacket.
b. Turn assembly over and remove housing to shroud attaching screws and separate housing from shroud.
c. Remove wiper pivot screw from housing, then remove wiper switch.
8. On models with tilt steering column, proceed as follows:
a. Remove upper housing attaching screws, then the upper housing.
b. Remove wiper switch side cover and dimmer switch operating cam.
c. Using a 1/8 inch diameter punch, press out wiper switch retaining pin and remove wiper switch.
9. On all models, reverse procedure to install.