Rear Window Defogger Terminal Detached From Window (99-T-38)

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Publication date: 1999-08-01
Reference number: 99-T-38

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TERMINAL DETACHED FROM REAR WINDOW

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 99-T-38, Date of Issue: August, 1999

REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TERMINAL DETACHED FROM REAR WINDOW (REPLACE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER TERMINAL)

Model(s): 1996 - 2000 Saturn S-Series

1997 - 2000 Saturn S-Series Coupes

Group/Seq. No. : Electrical-02

Corporation No.: 99-08-48-002

Bulletin No.: 99-T-38

Date: August, 1999

MODELS AFFECTED

1996 - 2000 Saturn S-Series Sedans

1997 - 2000 Saturn S-Series Coupes

CONDITION

Rear window defogger terminal detaches from rear window.

CAUSE

Terminal detaches during removal of surrounding components or during cleaning of rear window.

CORRECTION

Re-solder rear window defogger terminal to rear window.

PROCEDURE

Remove rear window trim finish panel.
- On 1996 - 1999 vehicles, refer to "Rear Window Trim Finish Panel" removal procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems section of the appropriate model year Body Repair service manual.
- On 2000 model year vehicles, refer to "Rear Window Trim Finish Panel" removal procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Vol. II Service Manual.
Using pliers, remove detached rear window defogger terminal from wiring harness connector.
Inspect detached rear window defogger terminal. If any glass particles remain attached to terminal, rear glass must be replaced. Failure to replace rear glass may result in breakage of glass during future temperature changes.
Using pliers, hold new rear window defogger terminal (P/N 21170766) against rear window in place where original defogger terminal was attached.Fig 1
Using a soldering iron, place heat on rear defogger terminal until it becomes hot enough to begin melting solder.
Pull heat away from terminal and continue to hold terminal in place for 2 minutes to allow solder between terminal and rear window to harden.
Install rear window trim finish panel. On 1996 - 1999 vehicles, refer to "Rear Window Trim Finish Panel" installation procedure in the Vehicle Interior Systems section of the appropriate model year Body Repair service manual. On 2000 model year vehicles, refer to "Rear Window Trim Finish Panel" installation procedure in the Interior Trim section of the 2000 S-Series Body/Electrical Volume II Service Manual.
Connect rear window defogger wiring harness connector to rear window defogger terminal.
Function rear window defogger to ensure proper operation.

Fig 1: Rear Window Defogger Terminal

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

21170766 - Terminal - Rear Window Defogger

CLAIM INFORMATION

Case Type: VW

Description: Install Rear Window Defogger Terminal

Labor Operation Code: Z4038

Time: 0.5hrs