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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2008CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO, 6.6 6REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 282 (GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS)FILAMENT REPAIR
2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6

Filament Repair

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Filament Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol.
  2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament.
  3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint.
  4. After 2-3 min,  carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied area.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not operate the rear window defroster until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used before the paint is dry.
      Fig 1: Repairing Broken Filament
      G02566768Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Dry the repaired part according to the following procedure.
    • When the room temperature is 25 °C {77 °F}  , leave it as it is for 24 h. 
    • When a hot air blower is used, dry with the 150 °C {302 °F}  air for 30 min. 
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