Heated Glass Element: Service and Repair

FILAMENT REPAIR

1. Clean the filaments using isopropyl alcohol.

2. Affix tape along both sides of the filament to be repaired.






3. Apply commercially available silver paint using a fine-tipped tool such as a small brush or a drawing pen.

4. After 2-3 min, peel off the tape being careful not to damage the painted area.

CAUTION:
- Do not operate the rear window defroster until the repaired area is completely dried to prevent a malfunction.

5. Completely dry the repaired area referring the following:

- If the room temperature is 25 °C {77 °F}, leave it for 24 h.

- When using a hot air blower, dry for 30 min at 150 °C {302 °F}.