Rear Window Glass Installation: 5HB

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, and pins to the glass as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
- When reusing the glass, align it with the alignment mark placed before the glass was removed.
Apply glass primer on the glass as shown in the illustration then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
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 1: Installing Spacers And Pins To Glass
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Primer To Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
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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.
Clean and degrease along the perimeter of the bonding area on the body.
If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer, and allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
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 3: Cutting Away Old Sealant Using Utility Knife Or Scraper
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply body primer on the body as shown in the illustration, then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min.
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 To Hollowed Marks In Ceramic Coating
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the illustration.
Install the rear window glass.

Fig 5: Applying Sealant To Area Of Glass Surface
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Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the specification shown in the illustration, then press along the perimeter of the glass.

Fig 6: Identifying Gap At Upper And Lower Parts Of Glass
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Connect the filament connector.
Install the following parts:
1. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Allow the sealant to harden completely.
Sealant hardening time: 24 h

Fig 7: Connecting Filament Connector
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