Entertainment System: Antenna: Repair

2016 Subaru Legacy 2.5iSECTION Repair
  1. Clean the external circumference of antenna wire and around with alcohol or appropriate cleaning solvent.
  2. Paste a thin masking film on the glass along broken wire.
  3. Apply the conductive silver composition on the broken portion with a drawing pen.

    Conductive silver composition: 

    DUPONT No. 4817 or equivalent 

    Fig 1: Applying Conductive Silver Composition On Broken Portion With Drawing Pen
    G10309159Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  4. Dry out the deposited portion.
  5. After repair has been completed, measure the resistance in repaired wire and check that it is normal.
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