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Summary: How to remove stencil for defroster repairs. Learn about rear defroster grids, diagnosing defroster problems, and stencil installation in this free video on car repairs.
Nathan McCullough graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a GPA of 3.5 and received their Craftsmanship Award and Honor Seal. He has managed several automotive facilities...read more
"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 proper way to remove your stencil after your adhesive is cured. This repair compound has to cure for thirty minutes. So, make sure to mark the time off before you remove this stencil. Your stencil can be reused with the rest of your compound and brush. So, make sure not to throw it away. You can see the repair that we've made right there. Let me go ahead and put this back in the kit with the rest of my supplies. And, reinstall my mounting bolt. Now, that I've got it finger tight let me go ahead and torque my bolt down. And, there you go. That is the proper service procedure for removing your repair stencil and remounting the bolt if you had to remove it."
eHow Article: Removing Defroster Repair Stencil