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Rear Window Glass Installation

WARNING:
  • Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.
CAUTION:
  • Proper installation of the glass may be difficult if sealant is cracked or the glass is pushed out by air pressure when a door is opened/closed with all the window glass closed. Keep the door glass open until the rear window glass installation is completed.
  1. Remove sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a utility knife or scraper. (When reusing the glass)
  2. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {2.0 in}  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, fasteners, and pins to the glass as shown in illustration. When reusing the glass, align it with the alignment mark placed before the glass was removed.
    Fig 1: Identifying Markings On Rear Window Glass
    G06941879Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the fastener to the bead on the body side.
  6. Apply glass primer on the glass as shown in illustration 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: Identifying Fastener On Bead
    G06941879Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 3: Identifying Hollowed Marks On Ceramic Coating
    G06941881Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Cut away the old sealant using a utility knife or scraper so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in}  thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
  8. Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
  9. If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min. 
    Fig 4: Cutting Sealant Using Knife
    G06941882Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    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.
  10. Apply body primer on the body as shown in illustration, 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 5: Identifying Primer Application Areas
    G06941883Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in illustration.
  12. Install the rear window glass.
    Fig 6: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Glass Surface
    G06200749Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the specification shown in illustration, then press along the perimeter of the glass.
    Fig 7: Identifying Gap Between Upper And Lower Parts Of Glass
    G06941885Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Connect the filament connector.
  15. Install the following parts:
    1. High-mount brake light (See HIGH MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  16. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

    Sealant hardening time: 24 h 

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