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How to change a wiper switch on a 2002 oldsmoble aurora

Submitted: 398 days and 15 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $15
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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2002 aurora

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I tried to take off cover

Posted by Super mechanic 398 days and 15 hours ago.

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Hello and welcome to Just answer.com, Super mechanic here. About your vehicle.

 

This should help with the wiper switch.

 

Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement - On Vehicle

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.

  1. Disable the SIR system.
  2. Remove the steering wheel.
  3. Remove the knee bolster.

 

 

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  1. Remove the tilt lever.

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  • Remove the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws.
  • Disconnect the closeout shroud from the lower steering column trim cover

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    1. Remove the upper steering column trim cover (1) retaining screw (3).
    2. Disconnect the closeout shroud (2) from the upper steering column trim cover (1).

    Installation Procedure

    1. Connect the closeout shroud to the upper steering column trim cover. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

     

  • Install the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw. Tighten the upper steering column trim cover retaining screw to 1.5 Nm (13 inch lbs.).

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    1. Connect the closeout shroud to the lower steering column trim cover.
    2. Install the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws. Tighten the lower steering column trim cover retaining screws to 3.5 Nm (31 inch lbs.).

     

    1. Install the tilt lever.
    2. Install the knee bolster.
    3. Install the steering wheel.
    4. Enable the SIR system.

     

    398 days and 15 hours ago.

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    How do you take off the bag protection

    Answer

    You might be able to use 2 flat blades for it

     

     

    TOOLS REQUIRED
    J 44298 Driver Air Bag Removal Tool

    REMOVAL PROCEDURE

     

     

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  • Disable the SIR system.
  • On the back side of steering wheel are 4 openings for removing the steering wheel module.
  • Position the steering wheel so that 2 of the openings are on top.
  • Adjust and install J 44298 into 2 of the holes. IMPORTANT: Seat the air bag removal tool all the way in to perform properly.
  • Push the handle back towards instrument panel (I/P) releasing the 2 spring loaded fasteners at the same time.
  • Turn the steering wheel and open J 44298. Use one of the tool fingers to remove the cruise control lever cover in order to gain access.
  • Position J 44298 and insert the tool into place around the cruise control lever. Repeat the same procedure for the other 2 openings.
  • Pull the inflatable restraint module gently away from the steering wheel. IMPORTANT: Note the steering wheel module connector (or connectors if equipped with dual stage air bags) wire routing positions, the redundant control routing positions, and the horn wire routing positions for the correct re-assembly.

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    1. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (4) and the steering wheel module electrical connector.
    2. Remove the horn grounded lead (2) from the threaded hole in the steering wheel.
    3. Rotate the horn contact lead counterclockwise 1/4 turn.
    4. Remove the horn contact lead (2) from the steering column cam tower.
    5. Remove the steering wheel module (5). IMPORTANT: A deployed dual stage inflator module must be energized to ensure that both stages are no longer active.
    6. Fully deploy the module before disposal. If the module was replaced under warranty, fully deploy and dispose of the module after the required retention period. Refer to Inflator Module Handling and Scrapping.

    INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

     

     

     

  • Connect the horn ground lead (2) into the lower left threaded hole in the steering wheel.
  • Connect the horn contact lead into the steering column cam tower.
  • Rotate the horn contact 1/4 turn clockwise to lock.
  • Connect the steering wheel module electrical connector and CPA (4). IMPORTANT: If the vehicle is equipped with dual stage air bags, you will find 2 connectors. Match the right color connector to the right color opening in the module. Route the steering wheel module wires, the redundant control wires, and the horn wires correctly.
  • Align the steering wheel module fasteners to the steering column fastener holes.
  • Push the steering wheel module firmly into the steering column in order to engage the fasteners.
  • Enable the SIR system.

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    Answered: 10/20/2008

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