Wiper Switch: Removal: Removal

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REMOVE LOWER STEERING COLUMN COVER
NOTE:
Removing the lower steering column cover in the incorrect order will cause the lower steering column cover to break.
1. Release the tilt and telescopic lever, and fully extend and lower the steering column assembly.
2. Lock the tilt and telescopic lever.
3. Push the right and left sides of the lower steering column cover to disengage the 4 claws.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Lower Steering Column Cover & Claws
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4. Insert fingers into the opening of the tilt lever of the lower steering column cover to disengage the claw.
  
  Fig 2: Disengaging Claw
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  HINT:
  
  Spread the claw to disengage it.
5. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right.
  
  Fig 3: Disengaging Claw
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6. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
7. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the left.
  
  Fig 4: Disengaging Claw
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8. Using a screwdriver, disengage the claw as shown in the illustration.
  TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
  
  *1 Protective Tape
  
  HINT:
  
  Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
9. Remove the lower steering column cover as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 5: Removing Lower Steering Column Cover
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REMOVE UPPER STEERING COLUMN COVER
1. Disengage the claw and 2 pins, and remove the upper steering column cover.
  
  Fig 6: Removing Upper Steering Column Cover
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REMOVE WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
1. Turn the steering wheel assembly to the right.
  
  Fig 7: Removing Windshield Wiper Switch Assembly
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2. Disconnect the 2 connectors.
3. 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.