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 lock housing assembly. Refer to
Lock Housing Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle
.
- Remove the switch actuator pivot pin (2) from the windshield
wiper and washer switch assembly (1).
- If removal of the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly (1)
is not needed let the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly (1)
hang freely.
- Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly (1)
from the lock housing cover and sleeve assembly following these steps:
| 5.1. | Remove the wire protector shield. |
| 5.2. | Remove the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly connector
from the bulk head connector. |
| | Important: Use caution when pulling the windshield wiper and washer switch assembly
wire harness through the steering column.
|
| 5.3. | Pull the wire harness through the steering column. |