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Rear Window Defogger System: Repair

  1. Clean the broken portion with alcohol or appropriate cleaning solvent.
  2. Mask both side of wire with masking tape.
  3. Apply the conductive silver composition to the broken portion.

    Preparation items: 

    Conductive silver composition: Permatex QUICK GRID 

    Fig 1: Applying Conductive Silver Composition To Broken Portion
    G11565475Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Dry using a dryer after applying the composition.
  5. After repair, check the wire.