Wiper Switch: Removal

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Removal of instrument side panel LH (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of the instrument cluster finish panel sub-assembly CTR (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of the meter hood sub-assembly (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of the instrument panel meter ornament upper (Refer to DISASSEMBLY )
Removal of instrument panel under cover sub-assembly NO. 1 (Refer to LIGHT CONTROL RHEOSTAT )

Fig 1: Removing Steering Column Cover Support And Tabs
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Removal of the steering column cover support (when there is smart entry)
1. Release the 4 tabs and remove the steering column cover support.
Removal of the steering column cover lower
1. Free the tilt lever.
  
  Fig 2: Turning Steering Wheel Left And Right
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2. Turn the steering wheel left and right, and remove the 2 screws.
  
  Fig 3: Removing Steering Column Cover lower
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3. Press on the steering column cover lower from the left and right sides, release the 6 tabs, and remove the steering column cover lower.
Fig 4: Removing Steering Column Cover upper
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Removal of the steering column cover upper
1. Release the tabs and remove the steering column cover upper.
Fig 5: Removing Windshield Wiper Switch assembly
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Removal of the windshield wiper switch assembly
1. Disconnect each connector.
2. Using a flat tip screwdriver that is wrapped in protective tape, release the tab and remove the windshield wiper switch assembly in the direction of the arrow in the figure.
  CAUTION: Pressing strongly may damage the tab.