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Heated Glass Element: Service and Repair





WINDSHIELD / WINDOW GLASS: WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE: REPAIR

1. REPAIR WINDOW DEFOGGER WIRE





(a) Clean the broken wire tips with a grease, wax and silicone remover.

(b) Place masking tape along both sides of the wire.

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(c) Thoroughly mix the repair agent (Dupont paste No. 4817 or equivalent).





(d) Using a fine tip brush, apply a small amount of the agent to the wire.

(e) After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.

NOTICE:
Do not use the window defogger system for at least 24 hours after performing the repair.