Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:
| • | 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. |
- Disable the inflatable restraint steering
wheel module. Refer to
Disabling the SIR System
in SIR.
- Remove the upper and lower trim covers. Refer to
Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
.
- Remove the wire harness assembly from the wire restraint clip (1).
- Remove the wire harness straps.
- Disconnect the windshield
wiper and washer switch assembly connector.
- Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly in the
following way:
| 6.1. | Press on the locking tabs of the windshield wiper and washer switch
assembly. |
| 6.2. | Pull the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly out of the
turn signal switch housing. |