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Old 01-27-10, 01:06 PM
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replacing wiper switch in s5
is it possible to do without removing steering wheel and ignition switch plastic covers?
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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.
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yeah, i never take that stuff off, just tilt all the way down and be careful, that plastic is brittle
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Unless you don't a have tilt steering wheel : )
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thx guys. should have thought of that. will try tilting tomorrow.
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You can do it without a tilt wheel too.
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