Rear Defogger - Terminal Detached From Rear Window
BULLETIN NO.: 99-T-38ISSUE DATE: August, 1999
GROUP/SEQ. NO.: Electrical-02
CORPORATION NO.: 99-08-48-002
SUBJECT:
Rear Window Defogger Terminal Detached From Rear Window
(Replace Rear Window Defogger Terminal)
MODELS AFFECTED:
1996 - 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedans
1997 - 2000 Saturn S-Series Coupes
CONDITION:
Rear window defogger terminal detaches from rear window.
CAUSE:
Terminal detaches during removal of surrounding components or during cleaning of rear window.
CORRECTION:
Re-solder rear window defogger terminal to rear window.
PROCEDURE:
1. Remove rear window trim finish panel.
^ On 1996 - 1999 vehicles, refer to "Rear Window Trim Finish Panel" removal procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems section of the appropriate model year Body Repair service manual.
^ On 2000 model year vehicles, refer to "Rear Window Trim Finish Panel" removal procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Vol. II Service Manual.
2. Using pliers, remove detached rear window defogger terminal from wiring harness connector.
3. Inspect detached rear window defogger terminal. If any glass particles remain attached to terminal, rear glass must be replaced. Failure to replace rear glass may result in breakage of glass during future temperature changes.
4. Using pliers, hold new rear window defogger terminal (P/N 21170766) against rear window in place where original defogger terminal was attached.
IMPORTANT:
Do not add solder to rear defogger terminal. When heat is applied to top surface of terminal, the bottom surface of terminal will melt and attach to rear window defogger grid.
5. Using a soldering iron, place heat on rear defogger terminal until it becomes hot enough to begin melting solder.
6. Pull heat away from terminal and continue to hold terminal in place for 2 minutes to allow solder between terminal and rear window to harden.
7. Install rear window trim finish panel.
^ On 1996 - 1999 vehicles, refer to "Rear Window Trim Finish Panel" installation procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems section of the appropriate model year Body Repair service manual.
^ On 2000 model year vehicles, refer to "Rear Window Trim Finish Panel" installation procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.
8. Connect rear window defogger wiring harness connector to rear window defogger terminal.
9. Function rear window defogger to ensure proper operation.
PARTS REQUIREMENTS:
21170766 Terminal - Rear Wdw Defgr
CLAIM INFORMATION:
To receive credit for this repair during the warranty coverage period, submit a claim through the Saturn Dealer System as shown.