Removal (To 12/2010): Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Toyota Avalon. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

PRECAUTION
(. Refer to PRECAUTION )
DISCONNECT BATTERY NEGATIVE TERMINAL
PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 3 . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL COVER LOWER NO. 2 . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
REMOVE STEERING PAD . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 11
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LWR . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 12
REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 13
REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Disconnect the connector.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Wiper Switch Claw
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
2. Disengage the claw, and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly.
  NOTE:
  If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may be broken.