Rear Window Defogger/Glass Antenna Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the rear window defogger/glass antenna using isopropyl alcohol.
- Attach tape to both sides of the rear window defogger/glass antenna.
- Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
- After 2-3 min, carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied area.CAUTION:
- Do not operate the rear window defogger until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used before the paint is dry.
- Dry the repaired part according to the following procedure.
- When the room temperature is25 °C {77 °F}, leave it as it is for 24 h.
- When a hot air blower is used, dry with the150 °C {302 °F} air for 30 min.