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Windshield Installation

WARNING:
  • Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a utility knife.
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 windshield. Keep the door glass opened until the windshield installation is completed.
  • If there is damage or cracking in the windshield glass repair prohibited area, replace the windshield. If the damage or cracking in the windshield glass repair prohibited area is repaired, it could affect the recognition of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and the system may not operate normally.
G12237457Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a utility knife. (When reusing the glass)
  2. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {2.0 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the windshield.
  3. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.
  4. Align the alignment marks made before removal and install the pin to the windshield referring to the figure. (Reusing glass, pin removed)
    G12237458Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Install the windshield molding.
    G12237459Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    G12237460Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. 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.
    G09076681Courtesy 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:
    • Using the dowel for applying primer, apply primer to the area shown in the figure.
    G12237462Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
    G12237463Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Insert the positioning pins to the body and install the windshield.
  12. Install the wiring harness clip. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
    G12237464Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the windshield wiper de-icer connector. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
  14. Install the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. 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.
    G12237465Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  16. Install the headliner.
  17. Install the following parts:
    1. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with FSC) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  18. Connect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  19. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

    Reference for sealant hardening time: 24 h

    NOTE:
    • Follow the product instructions for the sealant hardening time.
  20. Adjust the forward sensing camera (FSC) aiming (with FSC). (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) AIMING .)
    • Windshield is replaced
    • Windshield is reused and forward sensing camera (FSC) or forward sensing camera (FSC) clips are replaced
  21. If the rain sensor is replaced, perform the sensitivity setting procedure for the auto lights. (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
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