Mazda 3 Service Manual: Base Installation
1. Cut away all of the original sealant using a razor.
WARNING:
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Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
2. Clean and degrease the ceramic coating on the glass and the base.
CAUTION:
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Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and do not touch the surface. Otherwise, the primer may not properly bond to the surface of the glass.
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:
Contact Authorized Mazda Dealer and Have Vehicle Inspected
If any of the following warning lights or the indicator light turns on/flashes, the system may
have a malfunction. Contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer to have your vehicle
inspected.
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Sunvisor Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the screw.
3. Rotate the sunvisor in the direction of the arrow.
4. Unhook and remove the sunvisor.
5. Disconnect the vanity mirror illumination connector. (Vehicles with vanity
mirror illumination)
6. Press the center adaptor tabs ...
Front Bumper Reinforcement Removal/Installation
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the following parts:
a. Front bumper.
b. Seal plate.
3. Remove the bolts A.
4. Remove the bolts B.
5. Remove the front bumper reinforcement.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
