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Rear Window Defogger Terminal Repair - Convertible Models

CAUTION: Do not use a flame type solder gun or an electric solder gun rated greater than 500 watts or damage to the glass may occur.
NOTE: If either rear window defogger heating grid terminal is damaged or separated from the rear window on convertible models, a new terminal must be securely fastened to the rear window defogger bus bar by soldering.

Repair of the rear window heating grid terminal(s) on convertible models can be accomplished using the Mopar® Heated Rear Window Terminal Kit (Part Number 05093179).

  1. If either grid terminal is broken, remove the portion of the broken terminal remaining in the heating grid wire harness connector(s).
    CAUTION: Do not allow the glass surface to exceed 204° C (400° F) when using a solder gun, or the glass may fracture.
  2. If either grid terminal is broken and a portion of the broken terminal is still attached to the rear window defogger bus bar, apply heat with a solder gun to the portion of the terminal on the glass until the solder starts to flow. Remove the terminal and carefully smooth the solder on the bus bar.
    NOTE: Wait five minutes for the glass to cool after applying heat with a solder gun before proceeding.
    NOTE: Use care when cleaning the mating surfaces. Excessive abrasion may wear away the copper grid surface causing grid continuity to be lost.
  3. Clean the mating surfaces on the grid bus bar and the new terminal(s) with "000" Extra Fine Steel Wool or an equivalent.
    NOTE: The terminal attaching clip(s) must face outboard. Failure to reorient the terminal(s) may result in an additional failure.
  4. Properly orient the new terminal(s) with the attaching clip facing outboard in the original location(s) on the grid bus bar and hold the terminal(s) with a metal pick or other suitable pointed tool.
    CAUTION: Do not allow the glass surface to exceed 204° C (400° F) when using a solder gun, or the glass may fracture.
    NOTE: New rear window defogger terminals are pre-soldered and fluxed. Do not reuse a terminal if it has been previously heated.

    Place the solder gun onto the new terminal(s) and heat the terminal until the solder flows. Remove the solder gun and continue to hold the terminal in the correct position for an additional 5 seconds.

  5. Allow the solder to cool for 10 minutes.
    NOTE: To ensure proper installation, do not attach the wire harness connector(s) to the terminal(s) until the solder is completely cooled.
  6. After the solder has cooled, reconnect the wire harness connector(s) and verify EBL operation.
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