Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual page 962

TAILGATE WINDOW DEFOGGER 3U 3
Grid Repair
Once a broken or open grid Is located, repairs can be
accomplished using the grid repair kit in accordance
with the following procedure.
(1) Using suitable marking pencil, mark location of
broken or open grid on exterior surface of glass.
(2) Using fine steel wool, lightly rub area to be
repaired (inside of tailgate window). Clean area with
isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol).
(3) Attach two strips of cellulose tape (inside of
tailgate window) above and below break in grid as
shown in figure 3U-3.
B R E A K
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T A P E
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(4) Mix repair coating until uniform in consistency,
with silver particles mixed throughout fluid. Apply coat-
ing to break in grid with small brush furnished in kit.
Apply heavy coat of mixture, extending approximately
1/4 inch on either side of break.
(5) Start engine and press defogger switch. Run
engine for one minute. Turn ignition switch off.
(6) Apply second heavy coat of mixture to break in
grid, extending about 1/4 inch on either side of break.
(7) Start engine and press defogger switch. Run
engine until defogger completes cycle (pilot light goes
off). Turn ignition switch off.
(8) Remove cellulose tape from inside of tailgate
window.
(9) Check repaired area for continuity. Do not
touch repaired area.
C A U T I O N : Do not clean repaired area for 2J+ hours.
Then clean inside of tailgate window with liquid window
cleaner.
(10) Clean pencil markings from exterior surface of
glass.
Fig. 3U-3 Tailgate Window Defogger Grid Repair