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Wiper Switch: Service and Repair

WIPERS/WASHER SWITCH REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.
Battery Disconnect Caution






1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the lower steering column cover panel screws and remove the lower steering column cover panel.
3. Turn the steering wheel to expose the upper steering column cover panel connecting screws. Remove the upper steering column cover panel screws and remove the upper steering column cover panel.







4. Remove the wiper switch by pushing in on the tabs on either side of the switch housing.







5. Disconnect the electrical connections from the wiper switch.







INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Connect the electrical connections to the wiper switch.







2. Install the wiper switch by snapping it into the switch housing.


NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Fastener Notice







3. Install the lower steering column cover panel. Install the lower steering column cover panel screws.

Tighten
Tighten the lower steering column cover panel screws to 3 N.m (27 lb ft).

4. Install the upper steering cover panel. Install the upper steering column cover panel screws.

Tighten
Tighten the upper steering column cover panel screws to 3 N.m (27 lb ft).

5. Connect the negative battery cable.