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Window Defogger Wire: Repair

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  1. 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: Identifying Broken 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: Applying Small Amount Of Agent To Wire
      G04116106Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002