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/InstallationRain Sensor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Spread open the rain sensor cover in the direction of the arrows (1) and disengage
tabs A to remove it.
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector in the direction of the arrow (2).
4. Slide rain sensor tabs B in the direction of the arrow ...
Front Door Trim Disassembly/Assembly
Driver-side
1. Disassemble in the order shown in the figure.
1
Switch panel cover
2
Power window main switch
(See Power Window Main Switch, Power Window Subswitch And Lock Switch
Removal Note.)
3
Fastener
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Sunroof Switch Inspection
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the front map light..
3. Verify that the continuity between the sunroof switch terminals is as indicated
in the table.
If not as indicated in the table, replace the sunroof switch.
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