Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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GLASS/WINDOWS/MIRRORS
BASE REMOVAL
1.
Remove the rearview mirror. (Refer to
0 9 -1 2
REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL)
2. Wind each end of a piano wire around a bar.
Note
• Use the entire length of piano wire to prevent
it from breaking when cutting through the
sealant.
3. Saw through the sealant to remove the base. Use
a long sawing action to spread the work over the
whole length of the
SST (piano wire) to prevent it
from breaking.
BASE INSTALLATION
1. Cut away all of the original sealant by using a
razor knife.
2.
Clean and degrease the ceramic coating on the
glass and the base.
Caution
•
Keep the area free of dirt and grease, and
do not touch the surface or the primer may
not properly bond to the surface of the
glass.
3. Apply primer to the glass and the base. Use only
glass primer on the glass and body primer on the
base. Allow the primer to dry for
approximately
30 minutes.
4. Apply a 3 mm {0.1 in} bead of sealant to the
base.
m m {in }
W 6 U 9 1 2 W B Y
W 6 U 9 1 2 W 3 7
5. Center the base in the ceramic coating and press
it onto the glass.
6. Use white gasoline to remove any excessive
sealant.
H a rd e n in g tim e of s e a la n t
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
7. Install the rearview mirror.
W 6 U 9 1 2 W B X
3 {0 .1 }
BASE
CARTRIDGE
0 9 -1 2 -2 0