RAV4 4WD L4-2.5L (2AR-FE) (2009)
Wiper Switch: Service and Repair
Removal
WIPER AND WASHER: WIPER SWITCH: REMOVAL
REMOVAL
1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat
belt pretensioner activation.
2. PLACE FRONT WHEELS FACING STRAIGHT AHEAD
3. REMOVE STEERING PAD ASSEMBLY See: Restraint Systems/Air Bag Systems/Air Bag/Service and Repair/Steering Pad/Removal
4. REMOVE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
5. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER UPPER See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
6. REMOVE STEERING COLUMN COVER LOWER See: Steering and Suspension/Steering/Steering Column/Service and Repair/Removal and
Replacement/Removal
7. REMOVE WIPER AND WASHER SWITCH ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the connectors.
(b) Detach the claw and remove the wiper switch.
NOTE: Do not push the claw with excessive force as damage may occur.