Heated Glass Element Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel lower bezel from the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Bezel removal procedures.

Rear Window Defogger Switch Remove/Install:

3. Remove the two screws that secure the rear window defogger switch to the back side of the instrument panel lower bezel.
4. Remove the rear window defogger switch from the instrument panel lower bezel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the rear window defogger switch onto the instrument panel lower bezel.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the rear window defogger switch to the back side of the instrument panel lower bezel. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Install the instrument panel lower bezel onto the instrument panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Bezel installation procedures.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.