Rear Wiper/Washer Switch Replacement

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

Rear Wiper & Washer Switch Replacement
REMOVAL

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Fig.18 Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install:

2. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel center bezel from the instrument panel.
3. With a small, thin-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the snap clips at the top and bottom of the rear wiper and washer switch receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel and pull the switch out of the bezel.


INSTALLATION
1. Position the rear wiper and washer switch over the proper receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel.
2. Gently and evenly push the rear wiper and washer switch into the receptacle until each of the snap retainers is fully engaged.
3. Reinstall the accessory switch bezel onto the instrument panel.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.