Rear Defogger Switch: 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.FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.

Accessory Switch Bezel:

3. Remove the four screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
4. Pull the accessory switch bezel out from the instrument panel far enough to access the wire harness connectors.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connectors from the rear of the accessory switches and the cigar lighter/ power outlet.
6. Remove the accessory switch bezel from the instrument panel.
7. Using a small thin-bladed screwdriver, gently pry the snap clips at the top and at the bottom of the rear window defogger switch receptacle on the back of the accessory switch bezel and pull the switch out of the bezel.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the rear window defogger switch into the back of the accessory switch bezel by pushing the switch firmly into the bezel.
2. Connect the wire harness connectors to the rear of the accessory switches and the cigar lighter/ power outlet.
3. Install the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel.
4. Install the four screws that secure the accessory switch bezel to the instrument panel. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m 17 in. lbs.
5. Install the center bezel to the instrument panel.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.