Heated Glass Element Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. The Rear Window Defogger switch is part of the HVAC assembly and if damaged or inoperative the entire HVAC control assembly must be replaced(Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C HEATER CONTROL - REMOVAL).

INSTALLATION
1. The Rear Window Defogger switch is part of the HVAC control assembly and if damaged or inoperative you must replace the entire HVAC control head assembly(Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C HEATER CONTROL - INSTALLATION).
2. Connect the battery negative cable.