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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.
  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 spacer, fasteners and pins to the glass as shown in the figure. (when reusing the glass)
    G13152166Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • When reusing the glass, align it with the alignment mark placed before the glass was removed.
  5. 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.
    G13152167Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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.
    G13152168Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
  8. 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.
    G13152169Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the fastener.
  10. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.
    G13152170Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Install the rear window glass.
  12. 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.
    G13152171Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Connect the connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.
    G13152172Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  14. Install the rear wiper arm and blade. (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  15. Install the following parts:
    1. Outer bushing (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION .)
  16. Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  17. Allow the sealant to harden completely.
    NOTE:
    • Follow the product instructions for the sealant hardening time.
  18. Perform rear window defogger inspection. (See REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER INSPECTION .)
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