Window Grid Wire Repair

2009 Mercury Milan Premier, 3.0 1, AWDSECTION Window Grid Wire Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Material

Item Specification
Lacquer Touch-up Paint
(match color to exterior grid wire) PM-19500-XXXXX or PMP-19500-XXXXX
ESR-M2P100-C
Polypropylene Film Fine Line Tape
(commercially available)
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Rear Window Defroster Repair
PM-11 (US); CPM-11 (Canada)
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Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner
ZC-23
ESR-M14P5-A
NOTE: If the first layer of the heated rear window grid (brown) is damaged or missing, it is necessary to apply touch-up paint on the glass prior to applying the silver rear window defroster repair.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.