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Windshield Washer Switch: Service and Repair




Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the lower steering column cover panel screws (6, 7, 8).
3. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel connecting screws (3, 4). Remove the upper steering column cover panel screws.
4. Remove the upper steering column panel (1) and the lower steering column cover panel (5).




5. Remove the wiper switch by pushing in on the tabs (1, 3) on either side of the switch housing.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the wiper switch.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the wiper switch.
2. Install the wiper switch into the switch housing with the tabs (1, 3) on either side of the switch housing.




3. Install the upper steering column cover panel (1) and the lower steering column cover panel (5).

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the lower steering column cover panel screws (6, 7, 8).

Tighten the lower steering column cover panel screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).

5. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel screw holes. Install the upper steering column cover panel screws (3, 4).

Tighten the upper steering column cover panel screws to 3 Nm (27 lb in).

6. Connect the negative battery cable.