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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 366452  Size: SH

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Remove the upper steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
  3. Disconnect the electrical connections to the windshield washer switch.
  4. Remove the windshield washer switch.
  5. 4.1. Squeeze the top and bottom retaining tabs as shown in illustration.
    4.2. Hold the windshield washer switch by the stalk and pull out to the left of side of the steering column.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 366452  Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the windshield washer switch retaining tabs click into position.

  1. Install the windshield washer switch to the steering column.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the windshield washer switch.
  3. Install the upper steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
  4. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.