Rear Window Glass Installation

WARNING:

Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.

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 glass. Keep the door glass open until the rear window glass installation is completed.
Leave the power liftgate (PLG) unoperated for two days after the rear window glass installation. If the power liftgate (PLG) is operated automatically with the sealant not hardened after the rear window glass installation, the liftgate may deform. It is recommended that you refrain from operating the power liftgate (PLG) for seven days after the rear window glass installation. Manual opening/closing will not cause liftgate deformation.

Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a razor or scraper, (when reusing the glass)
Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {1.97 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 pin to the glass as shown in the illustration. When reusing the glass, align with the alignment mark marked before removing.
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: Identifying Rear Window Glass Spacers And Pin
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating.
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Glass Primer Applying Area On Glass
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Cut away the old sealant using a razor 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 the bonding area along the perimeter of the body.
When reusing the liftgate, apply primer to the area where the sealant has come off completely 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.
Apply body primer on the body as shown in the illustration, then allow it to dry for 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 3: Identifying Body Primer Applying Area On Body
  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 4: Identifying Sealant Applying Area On Glass Surface
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the standard value shown in the illustration, then press along the perimeter of the glass.

Fig 5: Identifying Glass Clearance
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Connect the filament connector.
Install the following parts.
1. High-mount brake light (See HIGH-MOUNT BRAKE LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Connect the negative battery cable.
Allow the sealant to harden completely.
Sealant hardening time: 48 h