One of the defrost cables has come detached from the rear window of my 2002 Jeep Liberty. Is it necessary to replace the window or can this be repaired? If window replacement is necessary, how can this be done DIY?

I'm sorry, I should have been more specific. One of the two rubber defrost cables that are connected to my rear window is now hanging. It isn't connected to the window anymore and the rear defrost won't work unless both of the cables are attached. I've gotten quotes from $250 and up to replace the window. I'm sorry, I should have been more specific. One of the two rubber defrost cables that are connected to my rear window is now hanging. It isn't connected to the window anymore and the rear defrost won't work unless both of the cables are attached. I've gotten quotes from $250 and up to replace the window.

You should not need a new window.That is probably far from a good solution.The wiring would be first.Would you please describe the cable a little better?Normally,there is a metal plate attached to a large section of the defrosters,which,in a circuit would be a bus bar.It simply helps providing power to more than 1 place/line.You said a rubber cable.There should be wiring or something inside it.I will attempt to at least get this connected back up properly,not 'rigging' it,unless you want to attempt it as a last option.Also,a junk yard window would most likely be much cheaper than $250.Greg You should not need a new window.That is probably far from a good solution.The wiring would be first.Would you please describe the cable a little better?Normally,there is a metal plate attached to a large section of the defrosters,which,in a circuit would be a bus bar.It simply helps providing power to more than 1 place/line.You said a rubber cable.There should be wiring or something inside it.I will attempt to at least get this connected back up properly,not 'rigging' it,unless you want to attempt it as a last option.Also,a junk yard window would most likely be much cheaper than $250.Greg

I truly hope that I don't need a new window! The window glass has thin wires traveling through it in a rectangular shape. From the top of the car are two thick rubber "twisted" cables, one on each side of the window. They are connected to the glass by metal plates that look like they are glued onto the glass with rubber cement or something like it. On one side, that metal plate can come apart from the glass. The rear defrost won't now work at all because both cables aren't attached. Is it hard to replace this? All of the estimates I've gotten have said not to try to re-attach the cable (they probably just want the money). If I find a rear glass at the junk yard would we be able to install it cheaper at home? Thanks a LOTTT!!!! I truly hope that I don't need a new window! The window glass has thin wires traveling through it in a rectangular shape. From the top of the car are two thick rubber "twisted" cables, one on each side of the window. They are connected to the glass by metal plates that look like they are glued onto the glass with rubber cement or something like it. On one side, that metal plate can come apart from the glass. The rear defrost won't now work at all because both cables aren't attached. Is it hard to replace this? All of the estimates I've gotten have said not to try to re-attach the cable (they probably just want the money). If I find a rear glass at the junk yard would we be able to install it cheaper at home? Thanks a LOTTT!!!!