Mazda 323 1988 Workshop Manual page 853

REAR WINDOW GLASS
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REMOVAL
Use SST to remove and install the glass.
1. Disconnect the defroster connector, remove the pil-
lar trim, wiper motor and package tray trim.
2. From inside the vehicle, lift the weatherstrip toward
the interior, and remove the glass with the weather-
strip attached.
3. Remove the molding.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove any filler remaining on the body surface.
2. Attach the weatherstrip to the glass.
3. Fit string into the weatherstrip on the interior side
of the glass, and overlap it about 50
mm (2.0 in)
at the bottom center.
4. Coat the weatherstrip with soapy water so that the
weatherstrip will slide easily into the window frame.
5. Align the glass and weatherstrip to the body.
6. While gently tapping around the weatherstrip at the
outer side of the glass, pull one end of the string
and fit the glass to the body.
7. Tap the glass from inside and outside with the palm
of your hand. Strike the same place inside and out
simultaneously, in order to seat the glass.
8. Install the molding (Refer to page 14-39).
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