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Can the wiper switch be removed without removing the steering wheel?

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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 08:57 AM
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Can the wiper switch be removed without removing the steering wheel?

I thought I read somewhere on the site here that the wiper switch in the steering column could be removed without having to remove the steering wheel. Is that possible? From what I understand, it is contained within that little housing on the steering column but I don't see a way to pop that off.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 01:56 PM
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Re: Can the wiper switch be removed without removing the steering wheel?

It is behind that cover, but the wheel does need to come off to change it, as well as the turn signal switch and that lock plate.
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 02:13 PM
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Re: Can the wiper switch be removed without removing the steering wheel?

Originally Posted by sharky55
I thought I read somewhere on the site here that the wiper switch in the steering column could be removed without having to remove the steering wheel. Is that possible?
Yes. Check the following link:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/body...h-removal.html

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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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Re: Can the wiper switch be removed without removing the steering wheel?

That link actually just describes removing the multi-function lever. I was able to do that pretty easily. The problem I am having is with the wiper switch which is actually located at the base of that lever stem IN the steering column.
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 08:50 AM
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Re: Can the wiper switch be removed without removing the steering wheel?

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The problem I am having is with the wiper switch which is actually located at the base of that lever stem IN the steering column.
If it's in the column, perhaps you'll find what you need here:

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/susp...-steering.html

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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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Re: Can the wiper switch be removed without removing the steering wheel?

Yes, that is a good link with good pics. Thanks James.
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