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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Seville 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Wipers/Washer Systems 🢒 Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 301912 Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Remove the steering column wiring harness tie straps (1 and 2).

    4. Object Number: 312291 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the steering column control module electrical connectors (2).

    5. Object Number: 301919 Size: SH
  5. Open the lower steering column wire harness shield (1) and remove the steering column wire harness (2).

    6. Note the direction of the steering column wiring harness is routed in the lower steering column wiring harness shield for re-installation.


    Object Number: 293230 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the windshield and washer switch electrical connectors (1 and 3).

    7. Object Number: 428823 Size: SH
  7. Depress the locking tab (1) on the windshield wiper and washer switch (2) and remove the windshield wiper washer switch from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 428823 Size: SH
  1. Install the windshield wiper and washer switch (2) to the steering column.

    2. Object Number: 312396 Size: SH
  2. Connect the windshield wiper and washer switch electrical connectors (1 and 3).

    3. Object Number: 301919 Size: SH
  3. Install the steering column wire harness (2) to the lower steering column wire harness shield (1).

    4. Object Number: 301912 Size: SH
  4. Route and connect the electrical connector (1) from the windshield wiper and washer switch.
  5. Install the steering column wiring harness tie straps (1 and 2).
  6. Install the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.