1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.

3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
4. After 2—3 min,
carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied area.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the rear window defroster until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used before the paint is dry.
5. Dry the repaired part according to the following procedure.
When the room temperature is 25 °C {77 °F},
leave it as it is for 24 h.
When a hot air blower is used, dry with the 150 °C {302 °F}
air for 30 min.
Filament Inspection
Front Door Glass Removal/InstallationRear Wiper Motor Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Open the liftgate.
3. Remove the following parts:
a. Rear wiper arm and blade.
b. Liftgate upper trim.
c. Liftgate side trim.
d. Liftgate recess.
e. Liftgate lower trim.
4. Remove the rear wiper motor connector.
Rear Wiper Motor Ope ...
Awd Solenoid Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Disconnect the AWD solenoid connector.
3. Measure resistance between AWD solenoid connector terminals A and B.
If the resistance is not within the specification, replace the coupling unit.
AWD solenoid resistance
2.2—2.7 oh ...
Rear Console Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
1
Screw A
2
Rear console bracket
3
Screw B
4
Side panel
5
Rear console box
6
U ...