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Heated Glass Element Switch: Service and Repair





Inspection

1. It will be able to diagnose defects of rear glass defogger with GDS quickly. GDS can operates actuator forcefully, input/output value monitoring and self diagnosis.
2. Select "Current data", if you will check current data of rear glass defogger system. It provides input/output status of rear glass defogger.




3. If you will check the rear glass defogger operation forcefully, select "Actuation test".






Removal

1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the heater control unit (A).




3. Disconnect the connectors (A) and hose (B).






Installation

1. Connect the connector and hose.
2. Install the heater control unit.
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