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Quarter Window Glass Installation

WARNING:
  • Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
CAUTION:
  • If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the resulting change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack preventing the proper installation of the glass. Keep the door glass open until the quarter window glass installation is completed.
  1. Clean and degrease the ceramic part along the perimeter of the glass.
  2. 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: Applying Primer To Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
    G10949550Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Cut away the old sealant using a razor or scraper so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.08 in}  thickness of sealant remains along the perimeter of the frame.
  4. Clean and degrease the bonding surface along the perimeter of the body.
  5. 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 2: Applying Primer To Body Area
    G10949551Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. After the primer has dried, apply 11 mm {0.43 in}  thickness, 5 mm {0.2 in}  width of sealant using a sealant gun. Where it is not applied properly, correctly apply it using a spatula.
    Fig 3: Identifying Sealant Thickness
    G10949552Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Insert the positioning pins to the body and install the quarter window glass.
  8. Verify that the gap at the upper and side parts of the glass is within the specification shown in the figure, then press along the perimeter of the glass.
    Fig 4: Identifying Gap At Upper And Side Parts Of Glass
    G10949553Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the following parts:
    1. C-pillar trim Refer to C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Upper anchor installation bolt on the second-row seat belt Refer to SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Adjust anchor cover on the second-row seat belt Refer to SECOND-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. D-pillar trim Refer to D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Lower anchor installation bolt on the third-row seat belt Refer to THIRD-ROW SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Trunk side trim Refer to TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Third-row seat back component Refer to THIRD-ROW SEAT BACK COMPONENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Third-row seat cushion Refer to THIRD-ROW SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Rear scuff plate Refer to REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Trunk end trim Refer to TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Trunk side pocket Refer to TRUNK SIDE POCKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Trunk board Refer to TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Trunk covering Refer to TRUNK COVERING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  10. Connect the negative battery terminal. Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION )
  11. Allow the sealant to harden completely. Reference for sealant hardening time: 24 h
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