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Rear Window Defogger/Glass Antenna Repair

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  1. Clean the rear window defogger/glass antenna using isopropyl alcohol.
  2. Attach tape to both sides of the rear window defogger/glass antenna.
    Fig 1: Repairing Rear Window Defogger/Glass Antenna
    G11449081Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.