Heated Rear Window

[StanH]

Only the top several inches of the rear window demists, not touching the rest at all. This suggests a break on possibly a vertical element but the edges are hidden under some trim.

Two questions please

If I remove the trim will the elements then be visible, and is there any particular way to remove the trim?

Thanks

[Dan P]

The trim just pulls off. Start with the top bit then the sides. I don't think you'll be able to see any more. Can you not see from the outside?

I have a dented tailgate I'm getting rid of. The heated rear screen was working when it was on my car. Let me know if you want it.

[StanH]

Thanks Dan, I will just have to take a chance and remove the trim. Unfortunately you can't see from the outside because it is obscured by some black stuff.

Changing the whole screen seems a bit drastic when I am convinced it is probably only one break in the element, but thanks anyway

Stan

[StanH]

I have just been looking at removing the trim, and "just pulls off" is a bit of an understatement. I have managed to separate the top side of the centre panel but the other side of this centre panel seems reluctant to let go - do I just have to brutalise it off hoping it doesn't break?

[artscot79]

You can remove the rear boot panel first theres a few torque screws holding it on then you'll get better access to the trim panels but they do just pull off