Window Defogger Wire: Repair

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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: Placing Masking Tape Along Both Sides Of Wire
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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. After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.
  NOTE: Do not repair the defogger wire again for at least 24 hours.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Amount Of Agent To Wire
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