Wiper Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
Front

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEATBELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the steering column cover as described in Steering and Suspension/Steering Column Replacement.
3. If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, move the column to the fully raised position.
4. Insert the key in the ignition lock cylinder and turn the ignition switch to the On position.

Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install:

5. Insert a small screwdriver or pin punch through the access hole in the lower steering column shroud and depress the ignition lock cylinder retaining tumbler.
6. While holding the retaining tumbler depressed, pull the ignition lock cylinder and key out of the ignition lock housing.
7. Remove the three screws that secure the lower steering column shroud to the upper shroud.
8. If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt steering column, move the column to the fully lowered position.
9. Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column.

Water Shield Upper Screws Remove/Install:

10. Remove the two screws securing the switch water shield and bracket to the top of the steering column.

Water Shield Lower Screws Remove/Install:

11. Remove the one screw located below the multi-function switch lever that secures the switch water shield and bracket to the steering column.
12. Pull the lower mounting tab of the switch water shield bracket away from the steering column far enough to clear the screw boss below the multifunction switch lever.
13. Lift the water shield and bracket with the multi-function switch off of the left side of the steering column as a unit and move it out of the way.
14. Gently pull the wiper/washer switch up and away from the right side of the column far enough to access the wiring connector.
15. Unplug the wiring connector from the wiper/ washer switch.
16. Remove the wiper/washer switch from the steering column.
17. Reverse the removal procedures to install.

Rear

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEATBELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide bladed flat tool, pry the instrument panel top cover away from the instrument panel to release the five snap clip retainers.
3. Remove the instrument panel top cover from the vehicle.
4. Remove the two screws that were hidden by the instrument panel top cover securing the top of the instrument panel center bezel to the instrument panel.

Center Bezel Remove/Install:

5. Remove the ash receiver from the ash receiver housing.
6. Remove the one screw located in the back of the ash receiver housing securing the center bezel to the instrument panel.
7. Pry the lower edge of the center bezel away from the instrument panel using a trim stick. Then lift the lower edge upwards to release the four snap clip retainers from the instrument panel.

Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install:

8. Remove the four screws securing the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
9. Pull the accessory switch bezel out from the instrument panel far enough to unplug the wiring connectors.
10. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
11. Carefully pry the snap clips at the top and bottom of the rear wiper/washer switch cavity on the back of the accessory switch bezel with a small thin bladed screwdriver and remove the switch from the bezel.
12. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Make certain that both of the switch snap clip retainers on the back of the accessory switch bezel are fully engaged.