For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

• | Air bag deployment

• | Personal injury

• | Unnecessary SIR system repairs

In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:

• | Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.

• | If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

1. Disable the SIR. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
2. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
3. Disconnect the rear defogger switch connector.
4. Release the clip at the bottom of the rear defogger switch (9) by pushing up on the clip with a pick.
5. Remove the rear defogger switch (9) from the left garnish trim panel (10).

### Installation Procedure

1. Connect the rear defogger switch connector.
2. Install the rear defogger switch (9) to the left garnish trim panel (10). Push the switch until the clip completely engages.
3. Install the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.
4. Enable the SIR. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.