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Old Jul 21, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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How to replace wiper switch

Dealer wants $95 for a part what the freak for the part
i got to look it up to see if thats for reals
and $115 for install. screw that.

im doing it meself. but HOW?

They told me i need a new wiper switch, which i kinda suspected from my wiper problems.
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Assuming your switch is the same as on the Maxima:
25260-5Y700, $64.68 each at Courtesy

Fairly simple to replace. Remove steering column trim, remove switch, install new switch, install steering column trim.

See EL-33.
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by pmohr
Assuming your switch is the same as on the Maxima:
25260-5Y700, $64.68 each at Courtesy

Fairly simple to replace. Remove steering column trim, remove switch, install new switch, install steering column trim.

See EL-33.
yeah infiniti parts USA has it for $56.15, which is the same exact dealer that quoted me $95, morons.

http://www.infinitipartsusa.com/part...layCatalogid=0

by the switch i assume its just that wiper lever thing right?
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Col Ronson
yeah infiniti parts USA has it for $56.15, which is the same exact dealer that quoted me $95, morons.

http://www.infinitipartsusa.com/part...layCatalogid=0

by the switch i assume its just that wiper lever thing right?
'Wiper lever thing'? That could mean the wiper arm, transmission, etc.

It's the switch. You push the switch up or down to activate the windshield wipers...
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pmohr
'Wiper lever thing'? That could mean the wiper arm, transmission, etc.

It's the switch. You push the switch up or down to activate the windshield wipers...
well i know its the switch. forums people have told me plus the dealer.

but the thing on the page that says wiper switch shows a picture of the wiper lever thing.
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Col Ronson
well i know its the switch. forums people have told me plus the dealer.

but the thing on the page that says wiper switch shows a picture of the wiper lever thing.
Once again, by 'wiper lever thing' what the hell are you talking about?

Are you talking about the SWITCH as I explained it above?

If so, why are you still calling it a 'wiper lever thing'?

If you're referring to the control stalk on the steering column that allows you to make use of the windshield wipers, yes, that is the WIPER SWITCH.
Old Jul 22, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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oh yeah sorry for trying to confuse you. i just think anything that protrudes out is a lever, but i guess that "stick" is a switch. ive never opened the steering column before i have little electrical knowledge vs mechanical knowledge, but like you said its pretty simple right??
Old Jul 23, 2009 | 03:23 AM
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There's 3 screws under the steering column, then you pull the bottom trim off, unplug the switch and unscrew the 2 small gold screws. Its very easy, also I happen to have one laying around. PM me if you want it.
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