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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 820027  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Important: It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel to access the lower trim cover screws. The screws can be easily accessed by rotating the steering wheel.

  3. Remove the following components from the steering column:
  4. • The lower trim cover screw
    • The 2 lower trim cover screws that are located beneath the steering wheel (3).
  5. Remove the steering column lower trim cover (6).
  6. Remove the steering column upper trim cover (7).

  7. Object Number: 859929  Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the wiper/washer switch electrical connector.
  9. Remove the wiper/washer switch (2) from the steering column, by depressing the tab (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 859929  Size: SH
  1. Install the wiper/washer switch (2) to the steering column. Secure the switch until the tab (1) locks.
  2. Connect the wiper/washer switch electrical connector.

  3. Object Number: 820027  Size: SH
  4. Install the steering column upper trim cover (7) to the vehicle.
  5. Install the steering column lower trim cover (6) to the vehicle. Secure the trim cover with the 3 screws.
  6. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.