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Rear Window Glass Installation: 4SD

  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 spacer and pins 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 Rear Window Glass Pins
    G09783847Courtesy 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
      G09783848Courtesy 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 Hollowed Mark On Ceramic Coating
      G09783850Courtesy 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
    G09783851Courtesy 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
    G09783852Courtesy 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. Install the following parts:
    1. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  14. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  15. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

    Reference for sealant hardening time: 24 h 

    NOTE:
    • Follow the product instructions for the sealant hardening time.
    Fig 7: Connecting Filament Connector
    G09783853Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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