WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS 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 fuse access panel by unsnapping it from the right cowl side trim panel.
(3) Remove the stamped nut that secures the right cowl side trim to the junction block stud (Fig. 6).
Fig.
6 Right Cowl Side Trim Remove/Install
1 - RIGHT FRONT DOOR SILL
2 - COWL SIDE TRIM PANEL
3 - SCREW
4 - SILL TRIM
5 - FUSE ACCESS PANEL
6 - PUSH-NUT
(4) Remove the screw located above the fuse access opening that secures the right cowl side trim to the right cowl side inner panel.
(5) Remove the screw that secures the right door sill trim and the right cowl side trim to the right door opening sill.
(6) Remove the right cowl side trim panel from the vehicle.
(7) Unplug the rear window defogger relay from the junction block.
(8) Install the defogger relay by aligning the relay terminals with the cavities in the junction block and pushing the relay firmly into place.
(9) Connect the battery negative cable.
(10) Test the relay operation.
(11) Reinstall the right cowl side trim and the fuse access panel. Tighten the mounting screws to 2.2 N·m (20 in. lbs.).