Rear Defogger Relay: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIR-BAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Junction Block - Inboard Side (LHD Shown - Rotate 180 Degree For RHD):

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the cover from the junction block (JB) located in the passenger compartment.

NOTE: Refer to the fuse and relay layout map on the inside of the JB cover for EBL relay location.

3. Remove the EBL relay from the JB.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: Refer to the fuse and relay layout map on the inside of the junction block (JB) cover for EBL relay location.

1. Position the EBL relay into the proper receptacle of the JB.
2. Align the EBL relay terminals with the terminal cavities in the JB receptacle and push down firmly on the relay until the terminals are fully seated.
3. Install the cover onto the JB.
4. Reconnect the negative battery cable.