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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2004FREESTAR V6-4.2L VIN 2REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISWINDOWS AND GLASSHEATED GLASS ELEMENTSERVICE AND REPAIRHEATED WINDOW GRID WIRE REPAIR
2004 Ford Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2
Heated Window Grid Wire Repair
2004 Ford Freestar V6-4.2L VIN 2SECTION Heated Window Grid Wire Repair
HEATED WINDOW GRID WIRE REPAIR
1. NOTE:
- A single break or any breaks which exceed 25 mm (1 inch) in one grid cannot be repaired. Install a new rear window glass.
- If the first layer of the heated rear window grid (brown) is damaged or missing, it will be necessary to apply touch-up paint on the glass prior to applying the silver rear window defroster repair.
Repair any inoperative grid wires using rear window defroster repair.
2. Bring the vehicle up to room temperature of at least 16°C (60°F) or above.
3. Clean the entire grid line repair area with a non-alcohol based window cleaner and 0000 steel wool.
4. Mark the location of the grid break on the exterior of the rear window glass.
5. Using cellulose tape, mask the area directly above and below the grid break. The break area should be at the center of the mask.
6. NOTE:
- If the brown layer is not broken or missing, apply only the silver grid repair compound to the break.
- If both the brown and silver layers of the grid are broken or missing, apply a coating of the brown touch-up paint across the break in the grid line first. Do not overlap the silver grid line with the brown paint. Several applications may be necessary to achieve a color match.
- Extend the silver repair coating at least 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) on both sides of the break area.
- Allow at least 5 minutes of drying time between applications.
Apply the repair coating to the grid break area in several smooth, continuous strokes.
Apply 3 applications of the grid repair compound.
7. After 5 minutes, or after the repair area has dried completely, remove the mask.
8. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the grid line with the razor blade. If this occurs, additional repair may be necessary.
Remove any excess repair compound above or below the grid line with a razor blade.
9. NOTE:
- The repair coating will air-dry in approximately 1 minute and can be energized within 3 minutes.
- Optimum adhesion occurs after approximately 24 hours.
After optimum hardness is achieved, clean the repaired area with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
1. NOTE:
- A single break or any breaks which exceed 25 mm (1 inch) in one grid cannot be repaired. Install a new rear window glass.
- If the first layer of the heated rear window grid (brown) is damaged or missing, it will be necessary to apply touch-up paint on the glass prior to applying the silver rear window defroster repair.
Repair any inoperative grid wires using rear window defroster repair.
2. Bring the vehicle up to room temperature of at least 16°C (60°F) or above.
3. Clean the entire grid line repair area with a non-alcohol based window cleaner and 0000 steel wool.
4. Mark the location of the grid break on the exterior of the rear window glass.
5. Using cellulose tape, mask the area directly above and below the grid break. The break area should be at the center of the mask.
6. NOTE:
- If the brown layer is not broken or missing, apply only the silver grid repair compound to the break.
- If both the brown and silver layers of the grid are broken or missing, apply a coating of the brown touch-up paint across the break in the grid line first. Do not overlap the silver grid line with the brown paint. Several applications may be necessary to achieve a color match.
- Extend the silver repair coating at least 6.35 mm (0.25 inch) on both sides of the break area.
- Allow at least 5 minutes of drying time between applications.
Apply the repair coating to the grid break area in several smooth, continuous strokes.
Apply 3 applications of the grid repair compound.
7. After 5 minutes, or after the repair area has dried completely, remove the mask.
8. CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the grid line with the razor blade. If this occurs, additional repair may be necessary.
Remove any excess repair compound above or below the grid line with a razor blade.
9. NOTE:
- The repair coating will air-dry in approximately 1 minute and can be energized within 3 minutes.
- Optimum adhesion occurs after approximately 24 hours.
After optimum hardness is achieved, clean the repaired area with a non-alcohol based window cleaner.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.