Outline
Fogging is cleared from the rear window and outer mirror glass by heating of the filament.
Structural view

System wiring diagram
Vehicles with full-auto air conditioner system

Vehicles with manual air conditioner system

Construction
Rear window defroster
The rear window defroster filament is inside the rear window glass.

Heated outer mirror
The heated outer mirror filament is integrated in the outer mirror glass.

Operation
Vehicles with full-auto air conditioner system
1. When the rear window defroster switch on the climate control unit is turned on (1), an ON/OFF control request signal is sent to the front body control module (FBCM) through the instrument cluster as a CAN signal.(2)
2. When the front body control module (FBCM) receives the ON/OFF control request signal, it supplies the battery voltage to the rear window defroster relay.(3)
3. When the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster relay, a switch inside the rear window defroster relay is turned on.(4)
4. When the switch inside the rear window defroster relay is turned on, the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster/heated outer mirrors to operate them.(5)

When approx. 15 min.
has elapsed after the rear window defroster switch was turned on, the timer control of the front body control module (FBCM) turns off the rear window defroster relay automatically to turn off the rear window defroster/heated outer mirror.
When the rear window defroster switch is pressed while the rear window defroster/heated outer mirrors are operating, they stop operating.
Vehicles with manual air conditioner system
1. When the rear window defroster switch on the climate control unit is turned on (1), a signal is sent from the climate control unit to the front body control module (FBCM) and the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster relay.(2)
2. When the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster relay, a switch inside the rear window defroster relay is turned on.(3)
3. When the switch inside the rear window defroster relay is turned on, the battery voltage is supplied to the rear window defroster/heated outer mirrors to operate them.(4)

When approx. 15 min.
has elapsed after the rear window defroster switch was turned on, the timer control of the front body control module (FBCM) turns off the rear window defroster relay automatically to turn off the rear window defroster/heated outer mirror.
When the rear window defroster switch is pressed while the rear window defroster/heated outer mirrors are operating, they stop operating.
Fail-safe
Function not equipped
Power Outer Mirror System
Rearview Mirror Removal/InstallationFront Combination Light Disassembly/Assembly
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
Halogen type
1
Short cord
(See Short Cord Removal Note.)
2
Parking/Front turn light bulb
(See PARKING/FRONT TURN LIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)
3
Headlight ...
Rear Crossmember Removal/Installation [Awd]
WARNING:
Verify that the crossmember is securely supported by a jack. If the rear
crossmember falls off, it can cause serious injury or death, and damage to the
vehicle.
CAUTION:
Performing the following procedures without first removing the rear ABS wheel-speed
sensor ...
Rear Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement
1. Remove the brake calliper component and suspend it out of the way using a
cable.
2. Remove the disc plate.
3. Remove the wheel hub bolt using the SST as shown in the figure.
4. Place a new wheel hub bolt in the wheel hub.
5. Install the wheel hub by placing a proper sized washer o ...