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Rear Window Glass Installation: 5HB

  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 spacers, pins and fastener to the glass as shown in the figure.
    NOTE:
    • When reusing the glass, align it with the alignment mark placed before the glass was removed.
    Fig 1: Identifying Spacers, Pins And Fastener To Glass
    G09783854Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Apply primer to the area of the glass shown in the figure.
    • Follow the primer product instructions for the drying time.
      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 Primer Applying Area On Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
      G09783855Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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.
  7. Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
  8. Apply primer to the area of the body shown in the figure.
    • Follow the primer product instructions for the drying time.
      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.
      Fig 3: Cutting Sealant Using Utility Knife
      G09076693Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 4: Identifying Primer Applying Area Of Body
      G09783857Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Glass Surface
    G09783858Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Install the rear window glass.
  11. Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the specification shown in the figure, then press along the perimeter of the glass.
    Fig 6: Identifying Gap Between Upper And Lower Parts Of Glass
    G09783859Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  12. Connect the filament connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.
  13. Connect the antenna feeder No. 3 connector.
  14. Install the following parts:
    1. Outer bushing (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
    Fig 7: Connecting Filament Connector
    G09783860Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

    Reference for sealant hardening time: 24 h 

    NOTE:
    • Follow the product instructions for the sealant hardening time.
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