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Rear Window Defogger System: Repair

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  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.

    Conductive silver composition: 

    By Permatex

    QUICK GRID

    Fig 1: Applying Conductive Silver Composition To Broken Portion
    G10408463Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Dry using a dryer after applying the composition.
  5. After repair, check the wire.