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Rear Window Defogger Repair

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  1. Clean and degrease the area of the rear window defogger.
  2. Affix tape along both sides of the rear window defogger to be repaired.
    Fig 1: Rear Window Defogger Repair Location
    G11427726Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Apply commercially available silver paint using a fine-tipped tool such as a small brush or a drawing pen.
  4. Peel off the tape being careful not to damage the painted area.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not operate the rear window defogger until the repaired area is completely dried to prevent a malfunction.
  5. Follow the instructions for the commercially available silver paint and dry the repaired area.