Rear Window Defogger System Components

2018 Chevrolet Suburban FL, RWD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Rear Window Defogger System Components

The rear window defogger system consists of the following components:

  • HVAC control module
  • Rear defogger relay
  • Rear defogger grid
  • 40A fuse
Fig 1: Rear Window Defogger System Block Diagram
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Callout Component Name
A9B A9B Outside Rearview Mirror - Passenger
E18 E18 Rear Defogger Grid
A9A A9A Outside Rearview Mirror - Driver
K33 K33 HVAC Control Module
RENDER: 1.0x

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