Removal
WIPER / WASHER: WIPER SWITCH: REMOVAL
1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System for HDD)
NOTICE:
After the engine switch is turned off, the display and navigation module display (HDD navigation system) records various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the engine switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
(a) Disable the auto away/return function by changing the customize parameter Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column System.
NOTICE:
Record the current customize parameter setting (whether the auto away/return function is enabled or disabled) in order to restore the current setting after finishing this operation.
HINT
Performing the above operation disables the auto away/return function when the engine switch is turned off.
(b) Turn the engine switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
(c) Turn the engine switch off and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
3. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
(a) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw shown in the illustration.
(b) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw shown in the illustration.
(c) Remove the screw.
(d) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the lower steering column cover.
(e) Disengage the 4 clips and 3 claws and remove the upper steering column cover.
4. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(b) Disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
NOTICE:
If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.