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Tools Required:^ Part No. 1052858 (or equivalent) - Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit
^ Heat Gun - capable of 260°C (500°F)
Clean
^ Antenna area to be repaired. Buff with steel wool and wipe clean using cloth dampened with alcohol. Buff and clean about 1/4 (6mm) beyond each side of break in antenna.
Install or Connect
Applying Repair Material To Antenna:
1. Two strips of tape positioned above and below repair area.
^ Tape must be used to control width of repair area.
^ Be sure space between strips of tape is the same as the antenna width.
2. Remove the clamp (separator) from the contain of grid repair material.
^ Mix hardener and silver plastic thoroughly
^ If hardener has crystallized, immerse pack in hot water until the hardener reliquifies.
3. At room temperature, apply grid repair material repair area using a small wood stick or spatula.
4. Carefully remove the tape.
NOTICE: The grid line repair material must be cured with heat. To avoid heat damage to interior trim, protect the trim near the repair area where the heat is to be applied.
5. Apply heat to repair area for one to two minute.
^ Hold heat gun nozzle 1" (25mm) from surface.
^ A minimum temperature of 149°C (300°F) required.