Mirror Base Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Cut away all of the original sealant using a razor.WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when 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. Otherwise, the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass.
- Apply primer to the bonding area of the glass and the base.
- Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the base. Allow the primer to dry for approx. 30 min .
- Apply 3.0 mm {0.12 in} layer of sealant to the base.
- Center the base in the ceramic coating and press it onto the glass.
- 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 rearview mirror. (without auto-dimming mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the auto-dimming mirror. (with auto-dimming mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Install the cover (with forward sensing camera) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)