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Base Installation

Cut away all of the original sealant 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 or the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass.

NOTE:

Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the base. Allow the primer to dry for approximately 30 minutes.

Apply primer to the bonding area of the glass and the base.
Apply a height of 3.0 mm {0.12 in} sealant to the base.

Fig 1: Applying Sealant To Base
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Center the base in the ceramic coating and press it onto the glass.

Fig 2: Centering Base In Ceramic Coating
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

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 rear view mirror.