Removal
WIPER / WASHER: WIPER SWITCH: REMOVAL
1. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER
NOTICE:
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.
(a) Release the tilt and telescopic lever, and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
(b) Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
(c) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left and remove the screw.
(d) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right and remove the screw.
(e) Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.
(f) Insert your fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.
HINT
Spread the claws to disengage them.
(g) Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument panel cluster finish panel from the upper steering column cover.
(h) Disengage the 2 claws and remove the upper steering column cover.
2. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect each connector.
(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.