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Wiper Switch: Removal: Removal

  1. TURN FRONT WHEELS TO FACE STRAIGHT AHEAD 
  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL 
    WARNING:

    Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system. Refer to PRECAUTION .

  3. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  4. REMOVE LOWER NO. 3 STEERING WHEEL COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  5. REMOVE STEERING PAD  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  6. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 6
  7. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 8
  8. REMOVE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 9
  9. REMOVE METER HOOD SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 3
  10. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 18
  11. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 19
  12. REMOVE SHIFT LEVER KNOB SUB-ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 20
  13. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 21
  14. REMOVE CENTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL ASSEMBLY (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 22
  15. REMOVE FRONT UPPER CONSOLE BOX  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 31
  16. REMOVE NO. 2 SWITCH HOLE BASE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 32
  17. REMOVE CONSOLE BOX CARPET 
  18. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 2WD)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 4
  19. REMOVE FRONT CONSOLE BOX ASSEMBLY (for 4WD)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 5
  20. REMOVE FRONT NO. 1 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 36
  21. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 37
  22. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Manual Transaxle)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 38
  23. REMOVE LOWER CENTER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL (for Automatic Transaxle)  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 39
  24. REMOVE NO. 1 SWITCH HOLE BASE  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 40
  25. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL FINISH PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 41
  26. REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 15
  27. REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER  . Refer to REMOVAL - Step 16
  28. REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY 
    1. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
      Fig 1: Locating Windshield Wiper Switch Assembly Connectors And Claw
      GTY230214Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Disengage the claw and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly as shown in the illustration.
      NOTE:

      If the claw is pushed with excessive force, it may break.