Heated Glass Element: Service and Repair

Grid Lines and Terminal Repair
The repair of the grid lines or the terminal is possible using the Mopar Repair Package or equivalent.




1. Mask the repair area so conductive epoxy can be extended onto the line or the bus bar.
2. Follow the instructions in the repair kit for preparing the damaged area.
3. Remove the package separator clamp and mix the plastic conductive epoxy thoroughly. Fold in half and cut the center corner to dispense the epoxy.
4. For grid line repair, mark OFF the area to be repaired with masking tape or a template.
5. Apply conductive epoxy through the slit in the masking tape. Overlap both ends of the break by 19 mm (3/4 inch).
6. For a terminal or pigtail replacement, mask adjacent areas so the epoxy can be extended onto the line as well as the bus bar. Apply a thin layer of epoxy to the area where the terminal was fastened and to the adjacent line.
7. Apply a thin layer of conductive epoxy on the terminal and place terminal on desired location. To prevent the terminal from moving while the epoxy is curing, it must be wedged or clamped.
8. Carefully remove the masking tape from the grid line.

CAUTION: Do not allow the glass surface to exceed 204 °C (400 °F), glass may fracture.

9. Allow epoxy to cure 24 hours at room temperature or use a heat gun with a 260 ° - 371 °C (500 ° - 700 °F) range for 15 minutes. Hold the gun approximately 254 mm (10 inches) from the repaired area.
10. After the conductive epoxy is properly cured remove the wedge from the terminal and check the rear window defogger operation. Do not attach the connectors until curing is complete.

WARNING:
- REPAIR KIT MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION. CONTAINS EPOXY RESIN AND AMINE TYPE HARDENER, HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES. FOR SKIN, WASH AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, INDUCE VOMITING; CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. IF IN CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE OR FLAME. CONTENTS CONTAIN 3 PERCENT FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS.
- KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.