Dorman 926-850 Rear Window Defroster Terminal

Window Defroster Grid Terminal for OE Repair

Dorman 926-850 is a replacement window defroster grid terminal for repairing separated rear window defroster tabs. It restores electrical contact at the glass without replacing the window, making it a practical fix for vehicles with failed defroster connections.

Compatible With 2002-2014 Cadillac Escalade, Escalade ESV; 2007-2014 Chevrolet Suburban 1500, Tahoe; 2007-2013 Chevrolet Suburban 2500; 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer; 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada; 2007-2014 GMC Yukon, Yukon XL 1500; 2007-2013 GMC Yukon XL 2500; and 2002-2009 GMC Envoy with RPO Code AJ1 deep tinted glass.

• Window defroster grid terminal for rear glass electrical repair
• Copper alloy construction with a silver finish
• Solder-mounted design for secure attachment to the window grid
• Restores contact where original defroster tabs have separated from the glass
• Direct replacement style for select Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile applications

This Dorman 926-850 defroster tab is built to replace a damaged or detached rear window defroster terminal when the original tab no longer makes reliable contact. The copper alloy terminal is sized for solder mounting and is intended to restore continuity at the defroster grid, helping return rear glass defogging performance on vehicles such as the Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Cadillac Escalade. This part cross-references GM (e.g., 25916031) for the same application.

Common Repair Symptoms

• Rear defroster grid no longer heats evenly
• Defroster tab has separated from the window glass
• Intermittent rear window defogger operation
• Broken or loose electrical connection at the glass terminal
• Loss of rear visibility in cold or humid conditions

Installation Notes

Clean the glass and grid area before soldering the replacement terminal in place. Verify the defroster circuit is disconnected before service, and confirm the tab aligns with the existing grid pattern before applying heat. After installation, test continuity and defroster operation to confirm a solid electrical connection.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement electrical components are engineered for direct-fit repair use on the listed applications. Part number 926-850 is a service solution for restoring rear defroster function without replacing the glass assembly.