Heated Glass Element Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

Center Bezel Remove/Install:

2. Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the instrument panel center bezel away from the instrument panel to release the six snap clip retainers.
3. Remove the center bezel from the vehicle.

Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install:

4. Remove the three screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
5. Pull the accessory switch bezel out from the instrument panel far enough to unplug the wire harness connectors.
6. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
7. Carefully pry the snap retainers at the top and bottom of the rear window defogger switch receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel with a small thin-bladed screwdriver and pull the switch out of the receptacle.
8. Reverse the removal and procedures to install.Be certain that both of the switch snap retainers in the receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel are fully engaged. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in lb)