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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:

Filament Repair
1. Clean the filament using isopropyl alcohol. 2. Attach tape to both sides of the filament. 3. Using a small brush or marking pen, apply silver paint. 4. After 2—3 min, carefully remove the tape without damaging the applied area. CAUTION: Do not operate the rear window defrost ...

Drive Plate Removal/Installation [FS5 A EL]
1. Remove the transaxle.. 2. Remove in the order indicated in the table. 1 Drive plate installation bolts (See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Removal Note.) (See Drive Plate Installation Bolts Installation Note.) 2 Backing plate ...

Starter Interlock Switch Inspection [Mzr 2.0, Mzr 2.5]
CAUTION: Do not reuse the starter interlock switch if it is removed from the vehicle even once. Replace with a new starter interlock switch when installing. 1. Remove the battery cover.. 2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.. 3. Disconnect the starter interlock switch connec ...

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