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Not Reusing Windshield

  1. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {2.0 in}  wide strip along the perimeter of the windshield.
  2. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
  3. Install the windshield molding.
  4. 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 1: Identifying Windshield Molding
      G09783825Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 2: Identifying Primer Applying Area On Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
      G09783826Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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.
  6. Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
  7. Apply primer to the area of the body shown in the figure.
    • Follow the primer product instructions for the drying time.
      CAUTION:
      • Using the dowel for applying primer, apply primer to the area shown in the figure.
      Fig 3: Cutting Sealant Using Utility Knife
      G09783833Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
      Fig 4: Identifying Primer Applying Area Of Body
      G09783834Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
    Fig 5: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Glass Surface
    G09783829Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Insert the positioning pins to the body and install the windshield.
  10. 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 6: Identifying Clearance Between A-Pillar And Roof
    G09783836Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the following parts:
    1. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Laser sensor (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) (See LASER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Forward sensing camera (FSC) clip (with high beam control (HBC) system) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with high beam control (HBC) system) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Forward sensing camera (FSC) short-cord (with high beam control (HBC) system) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Cover (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Front map light (dual light type) (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  12. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  13. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

    Reference for sealant hardening time: 24 h 

    NOTE:
    • Follow the product instructions for the sealant hardening time.
  14. Adjust the forward sensing camera (FSC) aiming. (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) AIMING .)
  15. If the rain sensor is replaced, perform the sensitivity setting procedure for the auto lights. (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)