Honda Element. Manual - part 403

DEFOGGER WIRE REPAIR 

1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with isopropyl 

alcohol. 

Fig. 4: Identifying Transparent Tape And Broken Portion Of Rear Window Defogger Wire 

2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the rear window defogger wire (B) with 

transparent tape (C).  

3. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver conductive paint (commercially available rear window 

defogger grid repair material) extending about 1/8" on both sides of the break. Thoroughly mix the paint 
before use. Allow 30 minutes to dry. 

Fig. 5: Applying Silver Conductive Paint On Both Sides Of Break 

4. Check for continuity in the repaired wire.  

5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape. 

NOTE:

To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than one 
inch.

 

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Rear Window Defogger - Element

  

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Doors - Element 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - FRONT DOOR 

Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Front Doors Components (1 Of 2) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

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2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Doors - Element

  

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Doors - Element

  

Fig. 2: Exploded View Of Front Doors Components (2 Of 2) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC. 

COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX - REAR DOOR

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Doors - Element

  

Fig. 3: Exploded View Of Rear Doors Components (1 Of 2) 
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.

 

2007 Honda Element EX 

2007-08 ACCESSORIES AND EQUIPMENT Doors - Element