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Window Defogger Wire: Repair: Repair

  1. REPAIR REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE (BACK DOOR GLASS) 
    Fig 1: Repairing Rear Window Defogger Wire
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    TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION

    *1 Masking Tape
    *2 Repair Point
    *3 Broken Wire
    1. Clean the broken wire tips with a grease, wax and silicone remover.
    2. Place masking tape along both sides of the wire.
    3. Thoroughly mix the repair agent (Dupont paste No. 4817 or equivalent).
      Fig 2: Repairing Defogger Wire
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    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 use the rear window defogger for at least 24 hours after performing the repair.