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/InstallationCargo Compartment Light
Purpose
The cargo compartment light illuminates the cargo room interior when the
liftgate is opened.
Function
When the liftgate is opened, illuminates by the cargo room light switch turning
on.
Construction
The cargo room light is installed to the trunk side tr ...
Air Bag Module And Pre Tensioner Seat Belt Disposal Procedures [Two Step Deployment
Control System]
WARNING:
A live (undeployed) air bag module, pre-tensioner seat belt or lap pre-tensioner
seat belt may accidentally operate (deploy) when it is disposed of and cause
serious injury. Always refer to the “AIR BAG MODULE AND PRE-TENSIONER SEAT
BELT DEPLOYMENT PROCEDURES” and ...
Hood Latch Switch
Purpose
Detects the open/closed condition of the hood.
Function
The hood latch switch is utilized in the theft-deterrent system control.
For the theft-deterrent system, refer to (see THEFT-DETERRENT SYSTEM.).
Construction
Built into the hood latch ...