Rear Defogger Switch: Service and Repair

Switches In Instrument Panel Center Console, Removing And Installing


NOTE:
The procedure for removing and installing the
- Emergency flasher switch -E3-
- Rear window defogger switch -E15-
- Seat heater regulator switches (modules -J131- and -J132-)
is essentially the same for all switches. Removing the emergency flasher switch -E3- is illustrated below.


Removing


CAUTION!

- Be careful not to damage instrument panel center console trim when removing switch. Protect trim in area of switch with adhesive tape before removing switch.
- Do Not pry out switches from the side. Only pull out from the top.







- Carefully loosen and remove switch faceplate using a plastic wedge tool (locally available) or wrapped screwdriver.







- Using pliers, grasp switch at the top of the frame as illustrated and carefully pull switch from opening.
- Disconnect electrical connector.

Installing
- Connect electrical connector.
- Insert switch into opening and push in to engage.
- Install switch faceplate.

Switch blanks, removing


CAUTION!
- Be careful not to damage instrument panel center console trim when removing switch blanks. Protect trim in area of switch with adhesive tape before removing blanks.







- Using a plastic wedge tool (locally available) or wrapped screwdriver, carefully pry out blank from the side as illustrated.