Lead Terminal Repair

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Fig 1: Special Tool(s)

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NOTE: The rear window glass (42006) must be at room temperature at the time of the repair.

Fig 2: Locating Repair Area

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Clean the bus bar in the area to be repaired with steel wool (3/0 to 4/0 grade).

NOTE: Allow 10 minutes of drying time between the coats.

Fig 3: Applying Rear Window Defroster Repair

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Apply three coats of Rear Window Defroster Repair D8AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4J58-A to the surface.

CAUTION: Do not overheat the rear window glass or damage to the rear window glass may occur.

Fig 4: Soldering Repair Area

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Tin the bus bar repair area with solder.

CAUTION: To prevent overheating the rear window glass, remove the soldering gun as soon as the solder flows.

Fig 5: Soldering Terminal To Bus Bar

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Preheat the rear window glass in the area to be repaired using the special tool and solder the terminal to the bus bar.

NOTE: Turn the heated back window switch ON for five minutes prior to the final inspection of the repair.

Apply Rear Window Defroster Repair D8AZ-19562-AA or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESB-M4J58-A to the repair area as needed.