Antenna, Radio: Service and Repair: General Procedures

Antenna Grid Wire Repair

Special Tools:

SPECIAL TOOL(S)

NOTE:
^ Any breaks longer than 25.4 mm (1 in) in one grid cannot be repaired. A new back window glass must be installed. Breaks equal to or shorter than 25.4 mm (1 in) in the window grid wire can be successfully repaired by using the following procedure.
^ Optimum hardness and adhesion will occur after 24 hours. Do not disturb the repaired area until that time.

1. Obtain a grid wire repair repair kit (D8A2-19562-AA) meeting Ford specification WSB-M4J58-B.
2. The vehicle should be brought inside and allowed to reach 16°C (60°F) or above.
3. Clean the repair area with denatured alcohol.







4. Place the grid line mask over the break aligning the cut out slots on either side of the repair area.
5. Apply the repair material to the repair area.
6. Remove the mask without disturbing the repair.
7. Use the Heat Gun to heat the repair area for one to two minutes at a distance of about 25-50 mm (1-2 in). This procedure should heat the repair area to approximately 149°C (300°F).