Honda Accord: Defogger Wire Repair
NOTE: To make an effective repair, the broken section must be no longer than 1.0 in (25 mm).
1. Lightly rub the area around the broken section (A) with fine steel wool, then clean it with isopropyl alcohol.

2. Carefully mask above and below the broken portion of the defogger wire (B) with cellophane tape (C).
3. Using a small brush, apply a heavy coat of silver conductive paint (commercially available) (A) extending about 1/8" o n both sides of the break. Allow 25 minutes to dry.

4. Do the function test to confirm that the wire is repaired.
5. Apply a second coat of paint in the same way. Let it dry 3 hours before removing the tape.
Function Test
NOTE;
• With climate control: Before testing, troubleshoot the
B-CAN System Diagnosis Test Mode A (see page
22-134).
• Before testing, check the No. 4 (40 A) fuse in the
under-hood fu ...
See also:
Ball Joint Removal
Special Tools Required
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 14 mm 07AAE-SJAA100
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
- Ball Joint Thread Protector, 10 mm 07AAF-SECA120
- Ball Joint Remover ...
Sunlight Sensor Test
N O T E ; Before testing t h e sensor, check for HVAC DTCs
(see page 21-101).
1. Remove the sunlight sensor (see page 21 -186).
With automatic lighting sensor
Without automatic lighting sensor ...
Engine Oil Filter Replacement
Special Tools Required
Oil Filter Wrench 07 AAA-PLC A100
1. Drain the engine oil (see page 8-11).
2. Remove the oil filter with the oil filter wrench.
3. Inspect the filter to make sure the ru ...
