Rear Window Defogger Grid - Repair
NO.: TSB-95-54-OO1DATE: October, 1995
MODEL: All Models
SUBJECT:
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRID REPAIR
PURPOSE
The rear window defogger grid lines can be damaged by improper window cleaning procedures or by objects placed in the rear window area causing a small scratch on the grid line(s). An open circuit results when the grid line is scratched or otherwise damaged.
Many rear window defogger grid lines can be repaired easily, quickly and economically by using a Quick Grid(TM) REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER REPAIR KIT marketed by Loctite Corporation. The kit, Loctite part number 15067, is available from auto jobbers and retail auto parts stores. If unavailable from your usual source, call Loctite at 800-321-9188 and ask for Customer Service. This repair kit may only be used on damaged defogger grid line areas four inches long maximum. It is the only product tested by Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. There may be other similar products that are equally suitable for defogger grid repair.
PROCEDURE
To use the Loctite kit, follow the manufacturer's instructions on the back of the kit.
To improve the appearance of the repaired grid section, wait 30 minutes after applying the repair material, then carefully trim the excess material from the width of the repaired section with a sharp blade.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Defogger Grid Repair
Nature Code: 99D Cause Code: 990
Labor Operation Number 42322125 Time Allowance: 0.6 hrs.
Warranty Coverage:
36 months/36,000 miles
Special Warranty Information:
Defogger grid repair on an as needed basis.