WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE (for Sedan): Repair

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INSPECT WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE
NOTE: When cleaning the glass, use a soft, dry cloth, and wipe the glass in the direction of the wire. Do not to damage the wires. Do not use detergents or glass cleaners which contain any abrasive ingredients. When measuring the voltage, wind a piece of tin foil around the top of the negative probe and press the foil against wire by your finger, as shown in the illustration.

Fig 1: Locating Tin Foil Around Top Of Negative Probe
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1. Inspect the continuity, at the center of each antenna wire, as shown in the illustration.
  
  Fig 2: Checking Continuity At Center Of Each Antenna Wire
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REPAIR WINDOW GLASS ANTENNA WIRE
1. Clean the broken wire tips with grease, wax or silicone remover.
2. Place the masking tape along both sides of the wire to be repaired.
3. Thoroughly mix the repair agent (DuPont paste No. 4817).
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Masking Tape Along Both Sides Of Wire
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4. Using a fine tip brush, apply a small amount of the agent to the wire.
5. After a few minutes, remove the masking tape.
6. Do not repair the defogger wire after for at least 24 hours after the removal of the masking tape.
  
  Fig 4: Applying Small Amount Of Agent To Wire
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