Rear Housing Installation Note

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NOTE:

After applying silicone sealant, install the rear housing within 10 min. and then tighten all bolts within 5 min.

Apply silicone sealant to the areas shown in the figure.
Thickness 3.0-7.0 mm {0.12-0.27 in}
Install the rear housing.

Fig 1: Identifying Sealant Applying Areas Of Rear Housing
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.