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Rear Window Glass Installation

WARNING:
  • Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
CAUTION:
  • If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the resulting change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack preventing the proper installation of the glass. Keep the door glass open until the rear window glass installation is completed.
  1. Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a razor or scraper, (when reusing the glass)
  2. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm  wide strip along the perimeter of the glass.
  3. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
  4. Install the spacers and fasteners to the glass as shown in the figure. When reusing the glass, align with the alignment mark marked before removing.
    Fig 1: Installing Spacers And Fasteners To Glass
    G04317151Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Apply glass primer on the glass as shown in the figure then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min. 
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
    NOTE:
    • Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
      Fig 2: Applying Glass Primer On Glass
      G04317152Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Cut away the old sealant using a razor or scraper so that 1-2 mm  thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
  7. Clean and degrease the bonding area along the perimeter of the body.
  8. When reusing the liftgate, apply primer to the area where the sealant has come off completely and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min. 
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
  9. When using a new liftgate, peel off the masking tape after the body color has been painted.
    Fig 3: Locating Masking Tape
    G04317153Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. When using a new liftgate, apply primer as shown in the figure and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min. 
    CAUTION:
    • To prevent poor adhesion to the glass, apply primer and avoid the application area of the adhesive for the liftgate.
    • To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the surface with your hand.
      Fig 4: Applying Primer To Body
      G04317154Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install fasteners and spacers to the body as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Installing Fasteners And Spacers To Body
    G04317155Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
  13. Install the rear window glass.
  14. Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the standard value shown in the figure, then press along the perimeter of the glass.
    Fig 6: Identifying Glass Surface Area For Applying Sealant
    G04317156Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 7: Identifying Gap At Upper And Lower Parts Of Glass
    G04317157Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  15. Connect the filament connector.
  16. Install the high-mount brake light. (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  17. Install the rear wiper motor. (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  18. Install the liftgate trim. (See LIFTGATE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  19. Install the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  20. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

    Sealant hardening time: 24 h 

  21. Remove the spacer shown in the figure.
    Fig 8: Locating Spacer
    G04317158Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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