Procedures

Window Antenna Repair

Procedure

1. Window Antenna - Repair





NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section must not be longer than 25 mm (1.0 in).

1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with isopropyl alcohol.

2. Carefully mask above and below the broken area of the window antenna wire (B) with cellophane tape (C).





3. Using a commercially available rear window defogger repair kit, apply a heavy coat of paint (A) extending about 3.0 mm (0.1 in) on both sides of the break. Allow 30 minutes to dry.

4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.

5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.