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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1994SUNDANCE DUSTER, 2D HATCHBACK, 3.0 3, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTHEATED GLASS/DEFOGGERSDEFOGGER - REAR WINDOWON-VEHICLE SERVICEGRID FILAMENT REPAIR
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster, 2D Hatchback, 3.0 3, Automatic
Grid Filament Repair
1994 Plymouth Sundance Duster, 2D Hatchback, 3.0 3, AutomaticSECTION Grid Filament Repair
NOTE:
To repair grid lines or terminals, use Mopar Repair Kit No. 4267922.
- Clean repair area with window cleaner. Wipe repair area with clean dry cloth to remove any lint. Mask repair area so that repair compound can be overlapped onto broken grid filament or bus bar. See Fig 1 . Place masking tape along both sides of grid filament.
- Apply repair compound to repair area, overlapping onto existing grid area by approximately 3/4". Apply a thin layer of repair compound to terminal location and adjacent area.
- Apply a thin layer of repair compound to terminal and place terminal in desired position. Clamp or wedge terminal to prevent movement. Carefully remove masking tape from repair area. Allow repair compound to cure for 24 hours at room temperature, or use heat gun with heat range of 500-700°F (260-371°C) for 15 minutes.CAUTION: DO NOT allow glass surface to exceed 400°F (204°C), or glass may fracture.
- Hold heat gun approximately 10" from repair area. After repair compound has properly cured, remove wedge or clamp. Check operation of rear defogger. DO NOT attach connectors until curing is complete.
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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.