Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Heated Glass Element: Service and Repair
GRID LINE AND TERMINAL REPAIR
WARNING: MATERIALS CONTAINED IN THE REPAIR KIT (PART NUMBER 04549275) MAY CAUSE SKIN OR EYE IRRITATION.
THE KIT CONTAINS EPOXY RESIN AND AMINE TYPE HARDENER, WHICH ARE HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. AVOID CONTACT
WITH THE SKIN AND EYES. FOR SKIN CONTACT, WASH THE AFFECTED AREAS WITH SOAP AND WATER. FOR CONTACT
WITH THE EYES, FLUSH WITH PLENTY OF WATER. DO NOT TAKE INTERNALLY. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, INDUCE
VOMITING AND CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. DO NOT USE NEAR FIRE OR
FLAME. CONTAINS FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE
WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Repair of the rear glass heating grid lines, bus bars or terminals can be accomplished using the Mopart Rear Window Defogger Repair Kit (Part Number
04549275) or equivalent.
Grid Line Repair
1. Mask the repair area with masking tape so that the conductive epoxy can be applied neatly. Extend the epoxy application onto the grid line or the
bus bar on each side of the break.
2. Follow the instructions in the repair kit for preparing the damaged area.
3. Remove the package separator clamp and mix the two conductive epoxy components thoroughly within the packaging. Fold the package in half
and cut the center corner to dispense the epoxy.
4. For grid line repairs, mask the area to be repaired with masking tape or use a template.
5. Apply the epoxy through the slit in the masking tape or template. Overlap both ends of the break by at least 19 millimeters (0.75 inch).
6. For a terminal replacement, mask the adjacent areas so the epoxy can be extended onto the adjacent grid line as well as the bus bar. Apply a thin
layer of epoxy to the area where the terminal was fastened and onto the adjacent grid line.
7. Apply a thin layer of conductive epoxy to the terminal and place it in the proper location on the bus bar. To prevent the terminal from moving
while the epoxy is curing, it must be wedged or clamped.
8. Carefully remove the masking tape or template.
CAUTION: Do not allow the glass surface to exceed 204° C (400° F) when using a heat gun, or the glass may fracture.
9. Allow the epoxy to cure 24 hours at room temperature, or carefully use a heat gun for fifteen minutes. When using a heat gun, hold it
approximately 25.4 centimeters (10 inches) from the repair and do not allow the glass surface to exceed 204° C (400° F).
NOTE: Do not attach the wire harness connectors to the terminals until the curing process is complete.
10. After the conductive epoxy is properly cured, remove the wedge or clamp from the terminal.
11. Connect the wire harness leads to the grid terminals and verify EBL operation.
