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Rear Window Glass Installation: Sedan-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 the rear window molding.
    G13178759Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install spacers A and B to the glass as shown in the figure.
    G13178760Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • When reusing the glass, align it with the alignment mark placed before the glass was removed.
  6. 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.
    G13178761Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. 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.
    G13717245Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
  9. 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.
    G13178763Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
    G13178764Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the rear window glass.
  12. Verify that the gap and height 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.
    G13178765Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the rear window defogger connectors in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.
    G13178766Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the following parts:
    1. Glass antenna terminal cover (See ANTENNA FEEDER NO. 1 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION (US) .)
    2. Rear package trim (See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Rear seat back (See REAR SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear seat cushion (See REAR SEAT CUSHION REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION (US) .)
  16. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

    Reference for sealant hardening time: 24 h

    NOTE:
    • Follow the product instructions for the sealant hardening time.
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