FILAMENT REPAIR

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Note

•  Any breaks longer than 25 mm {0.98 in} cannot be repaired. The rear window glass must be replaced. Breaks shorter than 25 mm {0.98 in} filament can be successfully repaired by using the following procedure.

1.  Prepare the following kit:

(1)  Repair kit.

2.  The vehicle should be allowed to reach 16°C {61°F} or above.

3.  Clean the repair area with denatured alcohol.

4.  Place the grid line mask over the break and align the cut-out slots on either side of the repair area.

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5.  Apply the epoxy to the repair area.

6.  Remove the mask without disturbing the epoxy.

7.  Use the special tool to heat the repair area for 1 to 2 minutes at a distance of about 25—50 mm{1.0—1.9 in}. This procedure should heat the repair area to approximately 149° C {300° F}.

8.  The heated rear defroster may be energized immediately after the repair. Optimum hardness and adhesion will occur after 24 hours. Do not disturb the repair area until that time.