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Heated Glass Element Switch: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

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 lower bezel from the instrument panel.

Rear Window Switch Pod Remove/Install:




3. Remove the two screws that secure the rear window switch pod to the instrument panel lower bezel.
4. Remove the rear window switch pod from the instrument panel lower bezel.
5. Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).