2000 Pontiac Bonneville Installing wiper switch

Tiny
BRAUTIOLA
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  • 2000 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 256,000 MILES
How do I install a new multifunction windshield wiper switch in my 2000 Bonneville?
Sunday, December 14th, 2008 AT 1:18 PM

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Tiny
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Hello -

To better assist you please provide your engine size in liter and the 8th digit of your VIN.
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Sunday, December 14th, 2008 AT 4:11 PM
Tiny
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Its a 3.8L
The 8th character of the vin is K

Thanks
Bob
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 7:25 AM
Tiny
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Hello -

Here is the info you requested. . .. . ..

Disassembly Procedure

Remove the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Disassemble - Off Vehicle under Steering Column Service and Repair.


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Remove the wire harness assembly from the wire restraint clip (1).
Remove the wire harness straps.


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Disconnect the pivot and pulse switch assembly connector.
Remove the pivot and pulse switch assembly in the following way:
5.1. Press on the locking tabs of the pivot and pulse switch assembly.
5.2. Pull the pivot and pulse switch assembly out of the switch mounting bracket.

Assembly Procedure


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Slide the pivot and pulse switch assembly into the switch mounting bracket so that the locking tabs snap into place.
Connect the pivot and pulse switch assembly connector. Important: Improper routing of the wire harness assembly may damage the inflatable restraint steering wheel module coil assembly causing an inflatable restraint malfunction.
Install the wire harness straps.


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Install the wire harness assembly into the wire restraint clip (1).
Install the upper and lower shrouds. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers - Assemble - Off Vehicle under Steering Column Service and Repair.
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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 9:35 PM
Tiny
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Oh. . .. . . you may have some recalls on your vehicle. The dealer may fix these for free. Please contact the dealer service department, give them the VIN number of your car and have them check on these to see if they apply to you.


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Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 AT 10:12 PM

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