Mazda 6. Manual - part 293

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9. Verify that the gap of the A pillar part as shown 

the figure.

10. Keeping the measurement of the molding lip gap 

within specification, press completely along the 
perimeter of the glass. 

11. Install the seaming welt.
12. Install the cowl grille. 
13. Install the headliner
14. Install the interior light. (See 

T–48 FRONT MAP 

LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

.)

15. Allow the sealant to harden completely.

Sealant hardening time: 24 hours

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QUARTER WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1. Remove the rear door trim.
2. Remove the screw and bolt, then remove the 

glass guide.

3. Remove the quarter window and the molding 

together in one piece.

4. Remove the molding from the glass.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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REAR WINDOW GLASS REMOVAL

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1. For the 4SD, remove the following parts:

(1) Remove the headliner.
(2) Remove the rear package trim.

2. For the 5HB, remove the following parts.

(1) Remove the rear wiper arm and blade.
(2) Remove the liftgate lower trim.

3. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.
4. Cut the lip of the rear window molding using a 

razor.

Warning

• Using a razor with bare hands can cause 

injury. Always wear gloves when using a 
razor.

Note

• The rear window molding is a replacement 

part.

Not Reusing Glass

Note

• For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use a SST (piano wire) and follow the procedure under 

“Reusing Glass.”

1. Use a SST, and insert the blade into the sealant.
2. Pull through the sealant around the edge of the 

glass.

3. Remove the glass.

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Reusing Glass

Note

• Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to 

the glass and body panel.

1. Make a hole through the sealant, avoiding pins, 

from the inside of the vehicle using an awl.

2. Pass the SST (piano wire) through the hole.

Warning

• Using a SST (piano wire) with bare hands 

can cause injury. Always wear gloves 
when using a SST (piano wire).

3. Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a 

bar.

Note

• Use a long sawing action to spread the work 

over the whole length of the SST (piano 
wire) to prevent it from breaking.

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4. Working with another person, saw through the 

sealant around the edge of the glass.

5. Remove the rear window glass.
6. Remove the pins from the glass.
7. Remove the rear window molding from the glass.

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REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION

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Caution

• To prevent the sealant from cracking or the glass from being pushed out by air pressure if a door 

is closed, open all of the windows and leave them open until the sealant has hardened.

1. Cut away the old sealant using a razor so that 1—2 mm {0.04—0.07 in} thickness of sealant remains around 

the circumference 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 

approximately 30 minutes to dry. Then put on new sealant to create a 2 mm {0.08 in} layer.

3. Clean and degrease an approximately 50.0 mm {1.97 in} wide strip around the circumference of the glass 

and the bonding area on the body.

4. Install the molding as shown in the figure.

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