Window Defogger Wire: Repair

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IF NECESSARY, REPAIR THE DEFOGGER WIRE
1. Clean the broken wire tips with grease, wax and silicone remover.
2. Place the masking tape along both sides of the wire.
  
  Fig 1: Placing Masking Tape Along Both Sides Of Wire
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3. Thoroughly mix the repair agent (DuPont paste No. 4817 or equivalent).
4. Using a fine tip brush, apply a small amount of the agent to the wire.
5. After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.
  NOTE: Do not repair the defogger wire again for at least 24 hours.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Masking Tape
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