replacing wiper switch in s5
 

is it possible to do without removing steering wheel and ignition switch plastic covers?

The cluster surround can come out if you tilt the steering wheel down all the way. Removing the plastic covers from the steering column does make it easier though.

yeah, i never take that stuff off, just tilt all the way down and be careful, that plastic is brittle

Unless you don't a have tilt steering wheel : )

thx guys. should have thought of that. will try tilting tomorrow.

You can do it without a tilt wheel too.