Mazda MX-6 1998, Workshop Manual

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EXTERIOR TRIM
4. Insert the blade of the SST (Sealant remover) into
the sealant, and pull on the bar to cut the sealant
near the glass as shown.
5. Remove as much sealant as possible from
between the body and the glass.
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 and body which may cause leaks to
occur.
6. Use a brush to apply primer to the bonding area of
the glass and body within the region shown. Use
only glass primer on the glass and body primer on
the body. Allow it to dry for approximately 30
minutes.
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7. Insert a sealant tube cartridge into a sealant gun.
8. Apply a bead of repair sealant to a height 3 mm
{0.12 in} between the glass and the body.
3 {0.12}
CARTRIDGE
3(0.12}
REPAIR SEALANT
m m {in}
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9. Reshape the repair sealant as shown if necessary.
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Caution
• Once the sealant has hardened, you will
not be able to install the molding. Install
the windshield molding within the time
shown below.
Hardening time of sealant
Temperature
Surface
hardening time
Time required
until car can be
put into service
5 ° C {41 " F ) A p p r o x . 1 .5 h A p p r o x . 1 2 h
2 0 ° C { 6 8 ° F ) A p p r o x . 1 h A p p r o x . 4 h
3 5 X { 9 5 ° F ] A p p r o x . 1 0 m in A p p r o x . 2 h
10. Align the marking on the molding with the inner
side of the roof ditch (groove). (1)
11. Install the upper edge starting from the outer ends
and moving inward (2).
12. Install the corners (3).
13. Install the sides, starting from the upper edge and
moving downward, being careful to not pull out the
corners (4).
ROOF
DITCH
ROOF
DITCH
W6U916WAF
0 9 -1 6 -4