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Mazda 3 Service Manual: Base Installation

1. Cut away all of the original sealant using a razor.

WARNING:

2. Clean and degrease the ceramic coating on the glass and the base.

CAUTION:

3. Apply primer to the bonding area of the glass and the base.

4. Use only glass primer on the glass, and body primer on the base. Allow the primer to dry for approx. 30 min.

5. Apply 3.0 mm {0.12 in}

layer of sealant to the base.


6. Center the base in the ceramic coating and press it onto the glass.


7. Use isopropyl alcohol to remove any excess repair sealant. Hardening time of sealant


Temperature

Surface hardening time

Time required until car can be put into service

5 °C {41 °F}

Approx. 1.5 h

Approx. 12 h

20 °C {68 °F}

Approx. 1 h

Approx. 4 h

35 °C {95 °F}

Approx. 10 min

Approx. 2 h


8. Install the rearview mirror.

9. Connect the negative battery cable..

Glass & Windows
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Base Removal
1. Remove the rearview mirror.. 2. Wind each end of a wire around a bar. WARNING: Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire ...

Other materials:

Air Filter Inspection [Mzr 2.3 Disi Turbo]
Airflow Inspection 1. Remove the air filter.. 2. Blow from port A and verify that there is airflow from port B. If there is no airflow, replace the air filter.. 3. Blow from port B and verify that there is airflow from port A. If there is no airflow, replace the air filt ...

Rear Heat Duct Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 2. Remove the following parts: a. Upper panel. b. Shift lever knob (MTX). c. Selector lever knob (ATX). d. Shift panel. e. Side wall. f. Console. g. Front scuff plate. h. Front side trim. i. Fuel-filler lid opener lever cover. 3. Turn ...

A Pillar Trim Removal/Installation
1. Partially peel back the seaming welt. 2. Pull the upper end of the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and remove clip A and B. 3. Cut the lead wire connecting clip B and grommet using a nipper and pull out the A-pillar trim in the direction of the arrow sh ...

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