2004 Nissan-Datsun Sentra SE-RFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Component Locations

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COMPONENT LOCATIONS

Component Location
Defogger Negative Connector Top Right Of Rear Window, See Fig 1
Defogger Positive Connector Top Left Of Rear Window, See Fig 2
Defogger Relay In Fuse Box No. 1, See Fig 3
Defogger Switch 2002 Model (2003 Model With Auto A/C Without NAVI) Left Side Of Instrument Panel, Under Hazard Switch, See Fig 4
Defogger Switch 2003 Model (With Auto A/C & NAVI & With Manual A/C) In Center Console, Next To Temperature Control Knob, See Fig 5
Fuse Block (J/B) Behind Left Side Of Dash, See Fig 6
Fuse & Fusible Link Box Under Hood, In Front Of Right Strut Pillar, See Fig 7
Smart Entrance Control Unit Behind Left Side Of Dash, See Fig 8
Fig 1: Locating Defogger Negative Connector
G00199108Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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