Tools for Rear Defroster Repair

Series Summary

A defroster is a device for clearing condensation from a window, and is also useful for melting frost, ice, and snow that has collected on the window surface. They commonly exist in automobiles in two basic varieties. One type, commonly used on a vehicle's rear window, consists of an array of heating elements attached in very narrow strips to the window interior. These strips connect at both ends to wider vertical bars at the sides of the window, to which electrical contacts are applied to connect it to the supply wires.

In this free video series on car repair and maintenance, an automotive expert will teach you everything you need to know about rear defroster grid repairs. You'll learn what tools you need, how to diagnose a bad defroster grid, how to prep glass for defroster repairs, and how to install stencil for defroster repairs. With these tips and techniques, you can make sure that you keep driving safely and driving with good vision, as you'll learn to keep your rear defroster working properly!

Video Transcript

"In this clip, we're going to talk about the proper way to diagnose and repair your rear defroster grid. In this step, we're going to talk about the tools and supplies required in order to properly diagnose and repair your rear defroster grid. What I have here on my magnetic tray, is the test light and you may or may not need a torques bit and a socket wrench. But, you'll definitely need the test light and a complete rear window defroster repair kit. These are the tools required in order to properly service the rear defroster grid on a Ford Explorer. Like I said, you may or may not need some of them for your vehicle."