Rear Window Glass Installation

WARNING:

Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.

CAUTION:

Proper installation of the glass may be difficult if sealant is cracked or the glass is pushed out by air pressure when a door is opened/closed with all the window glass closed. Keep the door glass open until the rear window glass installation is completed.

Remove sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a utility knife or scraper. (When reusing the glass)
Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {2.0 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the glass.
Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
Install spacer and pins to the glass as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Glass Spacer And Pins
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- When reusing the glass, align it with the alignment mark placed before the glass was removed.
Install the rear windshield molding.

Fig 2: Installing Rear Windshield Molding
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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 Ceramic Coating Hollowed Marks
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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.

Fig 4: Cutting Away Old Sealant Using Utility Knife
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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.
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 5: Identifying Ceramic Coating Hollowed Marks
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Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.

Fig 6: Identifying Glass Surface Sealant Applying Area
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Install the rear window glass.
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 7: Identifying Gap At Glass Upper And Lower Parts
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Connect the filament connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.

Fig 8: Connecting Filament Connectors
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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 side back (See REAR SEAT SIDE BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [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.