Mark VII - Thunderbird/Cougar - Mustang

FIGURE 4 - Control Assembly Electrical Schematic:

1988 Mark VII - Thunderbird/Cougar - Mustang
36-86-4 Window, Rear-Defroster 36-86-4

FIGURE 5 - Control Assembly Electrical Schematic-Thunderbird/Cougar with EATC:

FIGURE 6 - Switch Assembly-Mark VII:

FIGURE 7 - Switch Assembly-Thunderbird/Cougar:

1988 Mark VII - Thunderbird/Cougar - Mustang
36-86-5 Window, Rear-Defroster 36-86-6

1. Disengage the two locking tabs on the RH side of control by pushing the tabs in with a small screwdriver and pulling on the RH side of the control.

2. Using a screwdriver, pry the LH side of the control out of the instrument panel.

3. Pull the control completely out of the opening and disconnect the two connectors.

4. To install, install the two connectors to the control and insert control into opening in instrument panel until the locking tabs on both sides of the control snap in place.

Window

Disconnect wire leads at each end of the glass. Remove window. Refer to Section 43-11.

MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS

Grid Wire Repair

NOTE: A single break or any breaks that total more than 25 mm (1 inch) in one grid cannot be repaired. The window must be replaced. For breaks less than 25 mm (1 inch) long, use the following procedure:

NOTE: If the first layer of the heated rear window grid (brown color) is damaged or missing, it will be necessary to apply brown Acrylic Lacquer Touch-Up Paint AL81-5477-B (ESR-M2P100-B) or equivalent on the glass prior to applying the silver Grid Repair

Compound D8AZ-19562-A (ESB-M4J58-A) or equivalent.

Inoperative grid wires on heated rear windows should be repaired by using Ford Grid Repair Compound D8AZ-19562-A (ESB-M4J58-A) or equivalent.

Surface Preparation

1. The vehicle should be brought inside and permitted to come to room temperature of 16~C (60~F) or above.

2. Clean the entire grid line service area with Ford Glass Cleaner DBAZ-19C507-A (ESR-M14P5-A) or equivalent to remove all dirt, wax, grease, oil or other foreign matter. It is important that the repair area be clean and dry.