FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Up to VIN S5219999

Rear Window Defogger-Repairing:




1. Use paint thinner or ethyl alcohol to clean the damaged part of the filament.
2. Attach tape to both sides of the damaged part of the filament.
3. Using a small brush or marking pen, coat the damaged part with silver paint (part no. 2835 77 600) or equivalent.
4. Let the paint set for 24 hours at 77°F (25°C) to let it dry completely. (If a blow dryer is used to heat it to 302°F (150°C), it can be dried in about 30 minutes.)

Note
^ Do not use the rear window defroster until the paint is dry.
^ Do not use gasoline or similar solvents to clean the damaged part.