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Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1715979 Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the lower steering column cover panel screws (6, 7, 8).
  3. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel connecting screws (3, 4). Remove the upper steering column cover panel screws.
  4. Remove the upper steering column panel (1) and the lower steering column cover panel (5).

    5. Object Number: 1715994 Size: SH
  5. Remove the wiper switch by pushing in on the tabs (1, 3) on either side of the switch housing.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the wiper switch.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1715994 Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector (2) to the wiper switch.
  2. Install the wiper switch into the switch housing with the tabs (1, 3) on either side of the switch housing.

    3. Object Number: 1715979 Size: SH
  3. Install the upper steering column cover panel (1) and the lower steering column cover panel (5).

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the lower steering column cover panel screws (6, 7, 8).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the lower steering column cover panel screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  5. Turn the steering wheel in order to access the upper steering column cover panel screw holes. Install the upper steering column cover panel screws (3, 4).

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the upper steering column cover panel screws to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

  6. Connect the negative battery cable.