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Mazda RX8 - Rear Window Glass Installation

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4. Fix one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear
window glass.
NOTE:
As the upper part of the pin adheres to the sealant, cut it using the SST (piano wire).
5. Cut the pins out.
6. Remove the rear window glass.
7. Mark the seating positions of the pins and remove the pins from the rear window glass.
8. Remove the rear window molding from the rear window glass.
REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Proper installation of the windshield 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.Leave all the windows open
until the rear window glass is installed completely.
1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that a 1
2 mm {0.04
0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains
along the perimeter of the frame.
WARNING:
Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
2. If the sealant has come off completely in any one place, apply some primer after degreasing, and allow it
to dry for approx. 30 min .Then apply a 2 mm {0.08 in} thickness of sealant.
3. Clean and degrease the perimeter approx. 50 mm {2.0 in} from the glass end and and the bonding area
on the body.
4. If installing a reused rear window glass, perform the following procedure:
a. Clean and degrease the rear window molding installation area of the rear window glass.
b. Apply the glass primer to the rear window molding installation area of the rear window glass.
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