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Rear Defogger: Service and Repair

1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.




2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the filament with silver paint or equivalent.
4. After 2 - 3 minutes, carefully remove the tape without disturbing the repaired area.

CAUTION: Do not use the rear window defroster until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions It it is used before the paint is dry.

5. Use a hot air blower heated to 150 °C {302 °F} for 30 minutes or let the paint set for 24 hours at 25 °C {77 °F}to allow it to dry completely.