Removal And Installation: Removal

CAUTION:

Extreme cleanliness must be exercised when handling these components.
If brake fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

All vehicles

WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.

Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Refer to: Specifications
Remove the windshield wiper motor and linkage.
Refer to: Windshield Wiper Motor
Remove the driver lower air bag module.
Refer to: Driver Lower Airbag Module

Left-hand drive vehicles
All vehicles
CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed.

Vehicles with manual transmission
CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
Right-hand drive vehicles
CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
- Make sure that all openings are sealed.
Left-hand drive vehicles
CAUTION:
- Be prepared to collect escaping fluids.
All vehicles
CAUTION: The seal is to be reused unless damaged.
CAUTION: The seal is to be reused unless damaged.