Reusing Windshield

Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a utility knife.
Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {2.0 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the windshield.
Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
Align the alignment marks made before removal and install the pin to the windshield referring to the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Pin
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the windshield molding.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Molding
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 3: Identifying Primer Applying Area On Glass
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Cut away the old sealant using a utility knife so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
Apply primer to the area of the body shown in the figure.
- Follow the primer product instructions for the drying time.
  
  Fig 4: Cutting Sealant Using Utility Knife
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  CAUTION:
  - Using the dowel for applying primer, apply primer to the area shown in the figure.
  Fig 5: Identifying Primer Applying Area Of Body
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Glass Surface
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Insert the positioning pins to the body and install the windshield.
Verify that the clearance between the A-pillar and the roof is within the range shown in the figure, and press along the perimeter of the glass.

Fig 7: Identifying Clearance Between A-Pillar And Roof
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect the laser sensor connector (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) (See LASER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the auto-dimming mirror connector (with auto-dimming mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the forward sensing camera (FSC) connector (with high beam control (HBC) system) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the rain sensor connector, (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the following parts:
1. Cover (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Front map light (dual light type) (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Allow the sealant to harden completely.
Reference for sealant hardening time: 24 h
NOTE:
- Follow the product instructions for the sealant hardening time.
Adjust the forward sensing camera (FSC) aiming. (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) AIMING .)
If the rain sensor is replaced, perform the sensitivity setting procedure for the auto lights. (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)