Removal

WIPER / WASHER: WIPER SWITCH: REMOVAL

1. PRECAUTION (w/ Navigation System)

NOTICE:
After the power 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 power switch off, make sure to wait at least 60 seconds before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

2. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT Removal

3. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column) Removal

4. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

(a) Disable the auto away/return function by changing the customize parameter Programming and Relearning.

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 power switch is turned off.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG). Operate the tilt and telescopic switch to fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.

(c) Open the front luggage compartment trim cover and disconnect the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.

(d) Turn the power 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.

5. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

(a) Using a screwdriver, disengage the 4 claws to remove the lower No. 2 steering column cover.

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HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

6. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

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) Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.

(d) Insert 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.

(e) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left.

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(f) Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into service hole to disengage the claw.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(g) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right.

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(h) Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into service hole to disengage the claw to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

7. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

NOTICE:
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the parts to break.

(a) Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.

(b) Insert fingers into the opening of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 2 claws.

HINT
Spread the claws to disengage them.

(c) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left.

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(d) Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into service hole to disengage the claw.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

(e) Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right.

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(f) Using a screwdriver, insert the tip into service hole to disengage the claw to remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.

HINT
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

8. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Manual Tilt and Manual Telescopic Steering Column)

(a) Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument panel cluster finish panel from the upper steering column cover.

(b) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 pins to remove the upper steering column cover.

9. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER (for Power Tilt and Power Telescopic Steering Column)

(a) w/ Driver Monitor Camera:

(1) Disconnect the driver monitor camera connector.

(b) Disengage the 4 clips and 2 guides to separate the instrument panel cluster finish panel from the upper steering column cover.

10. 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.