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Heated Glass Element Switch: Service and Repair





Inspection

1. The rear window defogger switch inputs can be checked using the GDS.
2. To check the input value of rear window defogger switch, select option "BODY CONTROL MODULE".




3. Select option "CURRENT DATA".




4. To check the input value of rear window defogger switch in force mode, select option "ACTUATION TEST".










Removal

1. Disconnect the negative(-) battery terminal.
2. Remove the console upper cover(A).




3. Remove the center fascia lower panel(A).




4. Disconnect the heater control unit connector(A).




5. Remove the heater control unit contained the rear window defogger switch from the center fascia panel.

Installation

1. Install the heater control unit.
2. Install the center fascia panel.
3. Install the console upper cover.