Mazda 6 Service Manual: Filament repair

Mazda 6 Service Manual / Body / Rear window defroster / Filament repair

1. Use isopropyl alcohol to clean around the damaged section of the filament.

2. Attach tape above and below the damaged section of the filament.

3. Using a small brush or marking pen, repair the filament with silver paint or equivalent.

4. After 2-3 minutes,

carefully remove the tape without disturbing the repaired area.

Caution

Do not use the rear window defroster until the paint is completely dry. It may cause other malfunctions if it is used before the paint is dry.

5. Use a hot air blower heated to 150 °C {302 ° F}

for 30 minutes

or let the paint set for 24 hours at 25 ° C {77 ° F}

to allow it to dry completely.

Filament inspection

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON position. 2. Turn the rear window defroster switch on. Caution Directly touching the rear window defroster filament with the lead of the voltmeter will damag ...

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