DSC00125.JPG
480 hits | 53.27 KB | Posted: 1/13/07
The wire is broken right at the plug.

DSC00126.JPG
327 hits | 45.9 KB | Posted: 1/13/07
Another picture of the break, with a flashlight highlighting the connector,

01 original problem.JPG
336 hits | 53.27 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
The original problem, knowing what I know now the fix is easy, but...

02 frostfighter products.JPG
381 hits | 57.05 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
I used the Uni-Clip and Uni-con kits, re-used my old tab.

03 closing driver side.JPG
345 hits | 40.94 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
Closing the latch on the drivers side, just push down on both till they click.

05 drivers side closed.JPG
307 hits | 62.21 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
Drivers side latches are closed, now the window can be operated.

06 window out.JPG
339 hits | 59.72 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
The window is out, giving access to the area needing repair.

07 new clip goes here.JPG
368 hits | 43.92 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
The new clip needs to go on the end of this wire

08 new clip installed.JPG
327 hits | 65.41 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
After stripping the wire, the clip gets crimped on to the end.

10 prepped window.JPG
320 hits | 30.63 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
The area where the tab attaches to the window is lightly sanded to prepare it for epoxying the tab. ...

11 old tab prepped.JPG
344 hits | 28.34 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
The old tab is sanded to shiny copper. The epoxy will bond the prepped surfaces of the tab and glas...

12 warming up.JPG
362 hits | 71.53 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
A space heater is used to warm up the repair area, same set up is used while the epoxy cures. Therm...

13 ready for epoxy.JPG
318 hits | 51.58 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
Area where tab will be epoxied is masked off, warmed up and ready for repair.

14 defroster lines ok.JPG
347 hits | 62.17 KB | Posted: 1/31/07
Repair is good, the defroster lines are clearing.