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Windshield Washer Switch: Service and Repair

Windshield Wiper Switch Assy:






WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY

REPLACEMENT

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
Wait for at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable to prevent the airbag from working.

2. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR
3. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPR




4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
b. Using a screwdriver wrapped with protective tape, disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly.

NOTE: The claw will break if pressed too hard.




5. INSTALL WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
a. Engage the claw and install the windshield wiper switch assembly.
b. Connect the 2 connectors.

6. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

Torque: 3.9 N.m (40 kgf.cm, 35 in.lbf)

7. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER UPR
8. INSTALL STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR