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Wiper Switch: Service and Repair

Wiper Switch and Lever Removal and Installation

Removal
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws.




3. Remove the upper and the lower steering column cover panels.
4. Remove the wiper switch by pushing the tabs on the top and the bottom of the switch housing.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the wiper switch. Disconnect the cruise control connector, if so equipped.

Installation
1. Connect the electrical connector to the wiper switch. Connect the cruise control connector, if so equipped.




2. Install the wiper switch by snapping it into the switch housing.
3. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panels. Install the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws.

Tighten: Tighten the upper and the lower steering column cover panel screws to 2.5 Nm (22 in. lbs.).




4. Connect the negative battery cable.