Rear Window Defogger Grid Filament Repair
NOTE:
Any single or combination of breaks in one grid totaling more than 1" (25 mm) in length cannot be repaired. If first layer of grid is damaged or missing, apply Brown touch-up paint before making repairs.
- Ensure vehicle is at room temperature. Ensure repair area is free of all dirt, wax, grease, oil or other foreign matter.
- Mark location of break on outside of window. Using cellulose tape, mask area directly above and below break on inside of window. See Fig 1 . Break should be at center of mask and gap between tapes must be no wider than width of grid.
- Apply Rear Window Defogger Repair (D8AZ-19562-AA) in several smooth continuous strokes, allowing 3-5 minutes drying time between coats. Extend coating at least 1/4" (6 mm) beyond both sides of break. Allow 5 minutes to dry, then remove tape.
- Inspect outside appearance of repair. If repair compound is visible above or below grid line, remove excess compound by placing a single-edge razor blade parallel to grid and scrapping gently toward grid.