Base Installation
- Cut away all of the original sealant using a razor.
WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
- Clean and degrease the ceramic coating on the glass and the base.
CAUTION:
- Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface. Otherwise, the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass.
- Apply primer to the bonding area of the glass and the base.
- Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the base. Allow the primer to dry for approx. 30 min.
- Apply 3.0 mm {0.12 in}
layer of sealant to the base.
- Center the base in the ceramic coating and press it onto the glass.
- Use isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess repair sealant. Hardening time of sealant
| Temperature |
Surface hardening time |
Time required until car can be put into service |
| 5 °C {41 °F} |
Approx. 1.5 h |
Approx. 12 h |
| 20 °C {68 °F} |
Approx. 1 h |
Approx. 4 h |
| 35 °C {95 °F} |
Approx. 10 min |
Approx. 2 h |
- Install the rearview mirror.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5]
.) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [MZR 2.3 DISI TURBO]
.) (See BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0]
.)