Antenna Grid Wire Repair

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Ford Thunderbird. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Material

Fig 2: Material Specifications

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NOTE: Any breaks longer than 25.4 mm (1 in) in the antenna conductive trace cannot be repaired. A new windshield glass must be installed. Breaks equal to or shorter than 25.4 mm (1 in) in the antenna conductive trace can be successfully repaired by using the following procedure:

Obtain a grid wire repair kit meeting Ford specification WSB-M4J58-B.
The vehicle should be brought inside and allowed to reach 16°C (60°F) or above.
Clean the repair area with denatured alcohol.
Place the grid line mask over the break aligning the cutout slots on either side of the repair area.
Apply the epoxy to the repair area.
Remove the mask without disturbing the epoxy.
Use the Heat Gun to heat the repair area for 1 to 2 minutes at a distance of about 25-50 mm (1-2 in). This procedure should heat the repair area to approximately 149°C (300°F).