Rear Window Defogger System: Repair

2014 Subaru Forester 2.5i, Eng CD FB25BA, Standard TransSECTION Repair
  1. Clean the broken portion with alcohol or appropriate cleaning solvent.
  2. Mask both side of wire with masking tape.
  3. Apply the conductive silver composition to the broken portion.

    Conductive silver composition: 

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    Fig 1: Applying Conductive Silver Composition To Broken Portion
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  4. Dry using a dryer after applying the composition.
  5. After repair, check the wire.
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