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Wiper Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER




3. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the connector.
b. Detach the claw, and remove the windshield wiper switch.

NOTE: If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may be broken.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Attach the claw to install the windshield wiper switch.
b. Connect the connector.

2. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER
3. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
4. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
a. Perform initialization.

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.