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DanQ
10-28-2008, 07:13 PM
This was originally posted by Violin but was lost after the hack. Here is what I could find off of the google cache. Thanks Violin!


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With the wheels straight ahead, put a piece of tape with a line drawn on it to mark the center position of the steering wheel.
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DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE and go surf internet porn or something. I wait at least 5 minutes to be sure that the airbag is safely asleep.


Use a #30 torx wrench and remove the bolts at the back of the steering wheel. They won’t come out; just loosen them all the way.
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Pull the airbag.
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Unplug the horn wire, pop up the little yellow tabs on the airbag plugs and remove them.
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Set the airbag aside with the Toyota emblem facing up.
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Remove the center nut from the steering wheel.
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Using a steering wheel puller, remove the steering wheel and set it aside.
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Remove the three screws holding the cowling in place and pop it apart.

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Unplug the two connectors on the wiper stalk.
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Depress the clip holding the wiper stalk in place and remove it.
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Install the new wiper stalk so that it clicks into place.

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Plug the two connectors into the new stalk.

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Reattach the cowling.

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Wind this center spiral cable counterclockwise all the way until it won’t turn any more. Turn it back clockwise 2.5 turns and align the marks at the bottom.

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Put the steering wheel back on and align your tape marks.

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Reinstall the center nut.

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Plug in the airbag and horn.

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Tighten the torx screws in the back and you’re done!

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The variable speed front works but the intermittent rear won’t without additional wiring.

Total elapsed time: 30 minutes including taking photos.

Thanks Violin..... I wanted to get this reposted before it disappeared from google cache...DanQ
DanQ
10-28-2008, 07:15 PM
In the same thread "chipchip" responded:
When installing the wiper switch there is no need for removing the steering wheel. I had no trouble when I removed the plastic steering shaft shrowd halves. After removing the 3 fasteners take care when pressing in on the side seams and wiggle- pull apart. If you are not carefull you might break the clips. It would be interesting to see if someone has purchased the smaller female plug from a Matrix with the extra wiring and figure out where this extra wire goes. Maybe it's a ground? If so you would only have to run it to a fastener thru metal and attach. I will talk to an auto technician and see what he thinks. Chipchip......If anyone is tired of having their Yaris floor matt hooks come out when you slide your feet forward while getting into the drivers seat then carefully drill a small hole in the center of the plug end of the hooks. Then get a short screw that when screwed through will force the inner clips out and keep them there. Make sure the clips are through the holes before screwing the screws in.
DanQ
10-28-2008, 07:16 PM
Part # 84652-48180 wiper switch for Yaris upgrade.
Klink10
10-28-2008, 08:09 PM
Thank you very much.
CB900F2
10-28-2008, 08:26 PM
For the Sedan version, is it the 07+ Camry wiper control unit that works
KoDoK NyeLeM
11-05-2008, 11:21 PM
Part # 84652-48180 wiper switch for Yaris upgrade.

Is this RHD or LHD?
IllusionX
11-06-2008, 09:29 AM
i thought RHD or LHD, both have wiper switch arm on the right? and the flasher on the left?
Violin
11-06-2008, 10:23 AM
Great recovery work DanQ!

Thanks!
spookz
05-18-2009, 08:24 PM
Sorry to revive an old thread, is the steering wheel puller tool, compulsory to remove the steering wheel? And just as a question, how would I access the headlight stalk to replace it, it appears to be behind the centre spiral piece? So do I have to remove the centre spiral piece too?

Thanks in advance.
Klink10
05-19-2009, 08:55 AM
Sorry to revive an old thread, is the steering wheel puller tool, compulsory to remove the steering wheel? And just as a question, how would I access the headlight stalk to replace it, it appears to be behind the centre spiral piece? So do I have to remove the centre spiral piece too?

Thanks in advance.

Having changed out my wheel I can answer that a wheel puller is not needed. I gently tapped with a rubber mallet and the wheel lifted right off. As I recall, I performed the wheel change in about 30 min.

I can't help with the headlight issue....sorry.
DerFlosser
05-19-2009, 09:56 AM
Sorry to revive an old thread, is the steering wheel puller tool, compulsory to remove the steering wheel? And just as a question, how would I access the headlight stalk to replace it, it appears to be behind the centre spiral piece? So do I have to remove the centre spiral piece too?

Thanks in advance.

I had to use the puller tool but it was cheap ($20 at Napa).
AlainMikli
05-23-2009, 12:43 AM
How much is that stalk from sparks toyota?
1NZYaris1
05-23-2009, 01:17 AM
you don't need too remove the steering wheel for this mod, unless you
are putting the fog light combo stalk on as well :thumbsup:
supmet
05-23-2009, 01:52 AM
you don't need too remove the steering wheel for this mod, unless you
are putting the fog light combo stalk on as well :thumbsup:

I'd hope so... I'd have to keep the car for a few millennia to break even on time spent/saved doing it this way.

A DIY without removing the wheel/airbag would be great.
1NZYaris1
05-23-2009, 04:30 AM
do all the steps as above, apart from the ones that are too do
with the removal and putting on of the steering wheel. :biggrin:
just remove steering colum couling and unplug and un clip stalk ,
clip in new stalk plug in wires. reattach couling done , in 10min's max :thumbup:
luigi
07-07-2009, 03:01 PM
For the Sedan version, is it the 07+ Camry wiper control unit that works

Looking at the ToyoDIY, the 07 Camry switch looks veeeeerrrrrrry similar to the ones suggested above. Have any sedaners verified it'll work?

I'll keep an eye out for one, or convince my Camry owning friend to let me borrow his. *crosses fingers*
group2racer
04-22-2011, 12:16 PM
I bought a new 2008 Camry wiper switch with variable speed intermittent settings (the whole reason for the swap) from my friendly local Toy dealer. Pulled the two plastic shells around the wheel, apart. Carefully unplugged the connectors from the factory switch, and plugged in the new. One of the smarter decisions I've made in my life! Happy Swapping!

My other car is a 65 Shelby with a couple of extra horses than my beloved Yaris Sedan!! and yes dang it, I love my Yaris. Just wish Toyota had a better design for the funky storage little nooks and crannies in the cabin. Also would like to see them put turn signals on the outside mirrors. Scion does! How about factory installed steering wheel radio and cellphone controls? Hey Toyota, you do this for cars you sell in Pakistan, why not the US bound units???!! What gives? We help keep your doors open man. You need to better equip cars you send here.

Peace out!
Amir:cool:
CB900F2
04-22-2011, 02:44 PM
Hi Group.. Do you mind posting the part# of the wiper switch? I am thinking of changing out mine on my sedan also


I bought a new 2008 Camry wiper switch with variable speed intermittent settings (the whole reason for the swap) from my friendly local Toy dealer. Pulled the two plastic shells around the wheel, apart. Carefully unplugged the connectors from the factory switch, and plugged in the new. One of the smarter decisions I've made in my life! Happy Swapping!

My other car is a 65 Shelby with a couple of extra horses than my beloved Yaris Sedan!! and yes dang it, I love my Yaris. Just wish Toyota had a better design for the funky storage little nooks and crannies in the cabin. Also would like to see them put turn signals on the outside mirrors. Scion does! How about factory installed steering wheel radio and cellphone controls? Hey Toyota, you do this for cars you sell in Pakistan, why not the US bound units???!! What gives? We help keep your doors open man. You need to better equip cars you send here.

Peace out!
Amir:cool:
djct_watt
04-22-2011, 03:08 PM
Didn't you have to remove the airbag and the steering wheel?
Klink10
04-22-2011, 07:38 PM
To install the wiper stalk?.....I didn't. Just removed the shrouds and un-plugged.
Revsson
04-22-2011, 08:42 PM
Follow CTScott's installation instructions. I haven't done it, but it
looks rather easy. :iono:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15512&highlight=stalk

I seem to remember him doing a video at one time, but can't find it off hand.
SKurj
04-23-2011, 07:15 PM
Does this apply to all years of Yaris in North america? at least 2009?
george6996
06-18-2016, 01:54 PM
The variable speed front works but the intermittent rear won’t without additional wiring.


After replacing the original switch with model 02410, my rear wiper works on both intermittent and continuous positions of the dial - without any additional wiring. I'm not sure if it is something unique to the model, SCP90L-CHMGKW, but wanted to share this pleasant surprise.
george6996
06-18-2016, 01:59 PM
Do you mind posting the part# of the wiper switch?

Some research has shown that all these below should work:
84652-02410,
84652-0E050,
84652-47040,
84652-48030,
84652-48060,
84652-48110,
84652-48180,
84652-48190.
bairjo
06-24-2016, 06:00 AM
Here is a link to a video I made when I did my 2010.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jicAgDNE4Is
DarkShadowFox
08-02-2017, 09:56 AM
What Nut Size is the steering wheel center nut?
B.B._07
08-02-2017, 09:44 PM
19mm.
Garth g.
08-03-2017, 08:22 PM
I am going to the junkyard to get this stalk, I found a rear hatch for 50$ in town with wiper.It would be good to have that in the winter.Too bad the keyless entry won't open on my phone.....Put the stalk in my car today it was raining.I enjoyed using the settings on it.I could only find it used at a auto wrecker where you don't pull the part yourself $50.I brought a screwdriver with me and changed it without removing the steering wheel.