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Heated Glass Element Relay: Service and Repair



Rear Window Defogger Relay Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement) .




2. Pull upward to remove the relay (1) from the connector (2).
3. Remove the relay (1) from the vehicle.



Installation Procedure

1. Install the relay to the vehicle.




2. Push downward to install the relay (1) to the connector (2).
Make sure the relay is fully seated in the connector.
3. Install the lower pillar garnish molding. Refer to Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement (Lower Pillar Garnish Molding Replacement) .