Hatchback (5HB)

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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 the spacers, pins and fastener to the glass as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Spacers, Pins And Fastener
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 window molding. (When reusing the glass)

Fig 2: Installing Rear Window Molding
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply adhesive to the area shown in the figure.

Fig 3: Applying Adhesive To Area
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NOTE:
- Follow the instructions for the product being used to determine the adhesive drying time.
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 4: Applying Primer (Mentioned Area)
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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 5: Cutting Old Sealant Using Utility Knife Or Scraper
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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 6: Applying Primer (Mentioned Area)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.

Fig 7: Applying Sealant
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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 8: Checking Upper And Lower Parts Of Glass
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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 9: Connecting Filament Connectors
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Connect the antenna feeder No. 3 connector.
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. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER INSTALLATION .)
5. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Allow the sealant to harden completely.
Reference for sealant hardening time: 24 h
NOTE:
- Follow the product instructions for the sealant hardening time.