Repair Procedures: Inspection

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Remove the cowl top cover.
Refer to COWL TOP COVER .
Disconnect the windshield deicer connector (A) from the wiper motor linkage.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Deicer Connector
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Check for continuity between the terminals of deicer lines.

Fig 2: Checking Continuity Between Terminals Of Deicer Lines
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Turn the ignition switch ON and the windshield deicer switch ON, then measure the voltage between the terminals of harness side deicer connector.

OK: Approx. Battery voltage (12V)

Fig 3: Measuring Voltage Between Terminals Of Harness Side Deicer Connector

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