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Window Defogger Wire: Repair

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  1. IF NECESSARY, REPAIR DEFOGGER WIRE 
    1. Clean the broken wire tips with grease, wax and silicone remover.
    2. Place masking tape along both sides of the wire.
      Fig 1: Identifying Masking Tape Along Both Sides Of Wire
      G04833940Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Thoroughly stir the repair agent ("Dupont" paste No. 4817 or the equivalent).
    4. Using a fine tip brush, apply a small amount of the agent to the wire.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Amount Of Agent To Wire
      G04833941Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    6. After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.
      NOTE: Do not repair the defogger wire again for at least 24 hours after removing the masking tape.