Dodge Durango

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Wiper and Washer Systems » Removal and installation
Wiper switch and washer switch

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WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

(2) If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the tilt steering column lever.

(3) Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column (Fig. 17).

(4) Remove the lower fixed column shroud.

(5) Move the upper fixed column shroud far enough to access the rear of the multi-function switch (Fig. 18).

(6) Remove the tamper proof mounting screws (a Snap On tamper proof torx bit TTXR20B2 or equivalent is required) that secure the multi-function switch to the steering column.

(7) Gently pull the switch away from the steering column far enough to access and remove the multifunction switch wire harness connector screw.

(8) Unplug the wire harness connector from the multi-function switch.

(9) Reverse the removal procedures to install.

Tighten the fasteners as follows:

• Multi-function switch wire harness connector screw - 2 N*m (17 in. lbs.)
• Multi-function switch mounting screws - 2 N*m (17 in. lbs.).

Fig. 17 Steering Column Shrouds Remove/Install - Typical

1 - STEERING WHEEL

2 - TILT LEVER

3 - UPPER SHROUD

4 - PANEL BRACKET

5 - SPACER

6 - TOE PLATE

7 - NUT

8 - LOWER SHROUD

9 - CLOCK SPRING

10 - NUT

REAR

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

(2) Remove the lower bezel from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Bezel in the Removal and Installation section of Group 8E - Instrument Panel Systems for the procedures.

(3) Remove the two screws that secure the rear window switch pod to the instrument panel lower bezel (Fig. 19).

Fig. 18 Multi-Function Switch Connector

1 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTORS

2 - SCREW

3 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR

4 - MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH

5 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR

6 - CLOCKSPRING

7 - IGNITION SWITCH

Fig. 19 Rear Window Switch Pod Remove/Install

1 - INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER BEZEL

2 - REAR WINDOW SWITCH POD

3 - SCREWS (2)

(4) Remove the rear window switch pod from the instrument panel lower bezel.

(5) Reverse the removal procedures to install.

Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N*m (20 in. lbs.).

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