Heated Glass Element: Service and Repair

CAUTION: To avoid personal injury:
^ Do not allow the repair material to come in contact with your skin or eyes and avoid breathing the vapors.
^ Do not use near sparks or open flame

Tools Required
^ Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit GM P/N 12346001 (or equivalent).
^ J25070 Heat Gun

Grid Line Repair:

1. Remove the rear window defogger fuse.
2. Prepare the area to be repaired. Complete the following steps:
^ Buff the grid line (1) to approximately 6.0 mm (0.25 in) beyond each side of the break using fine steel wool.
^ Clean the area using an alcohol-dampened cloth.

Grid Line Repair:

3. Perform one of the two following procedures:
^ Install a grid line repair decal.
^ Install two strips of tape.
- Position one strip above the repair area.
- Position one strip below the repair area.
4. Use the repair decal (1) or tape strips in order to control the width of the repair:
^ If you use a decal, ensure that the die-cut metering slot is the same width as the grid line.
^ If you use the tape strips, space the strips the width of the grid line apart.
5. Mix the grid line repair material per the manufacturers instructions or until a uniform silver color appears.
6. Ensure that the window is at room temperature of 22°C (72°F).
7. Apply the grid repair material to the repair area using a small plastic paddle (or equivalent).
8. Remove the decal or tape.

IMPORTANT: Protect the trim from heat damage.

Grid Line Repair:

9. Using the J 25070, apply heat to the repair area:
^ Hold the heat gun nozzle 25 mm (1 in) from the repair surface.
^ Use a minimum temperature of 50°C (20°F).
^ Apply heat for 2-3 minutes.

10. Replace the rear defogger fuse.
11. Test the defogger operation in order to verify that the grid line is repaired.
12. Inspect the grid line repair for appearance.
12.1. If the grid line appears discolored, apply a tincture of iodine to the grid line using a pipe cleaner or a fine brush.
12.2. Allow the iodine to dry for at least 30 seconds.
12.3. Clean any excess iodine using a lint free cloth.
13. Allow the repair area to cure undisturbed for at least 24 hours.