Heated Glass Element Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, 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 AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel. See Instrument Panel Center Bezel in Instrument Panel Systems for the procedures.

Accessory Switch Bezel Remove/Install:

3. Remove the three screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
4. Pull the accessory switch bezel out from the instrument panel far enough to access the wire harness connectors.
5. Unplug the wire harness connectors from the rear of the accessory switches and the cigar lighten power outlet.
6. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
7. With a small thin-bladed screwdriver gently pry the snap clips at the top and bottom of the rear window defogger switch receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel and pull the switch out of the bezel.
8. Reverse the removal 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. lbs.).