Mazda CX-9 Grand Touring. Manual - part 603

11. Insert the piano wire, which has been cut to sufficient length from inside the vehicle. 

12. Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar. 

13. Secure one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window 

glass.  

14. Remove the rear window glass.  

15. Remove the fasteners from the rear window glass. 

damage. 

Fig. 40: Applying Protective Tape Of Body 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

WARNING:



Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always 
wear gloves when using the piano wire.  

NOTE:



Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the 
position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel. 

Fig. 41: Identifying Protective Tape, Piano Wire & Sealant 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

NOTE:

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Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of 
the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.  

 

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REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION 

1. Remove the sealant along the perimeter of the glass using a razor or scraper, (when reusing the glass)  

2. Clean and degrease an approx. 50 mm {1.97 in} wide strip along the perimeter of the glass.  

3. Inspect the glass for cracks. If it is cracked, chamfer it using sandpaper.  

4. Install the spacers and pin to the glass as shown in the figure. When reusing the glass, align with the 

alignment mark marked before removing. 

NOTE:



Place alignment marks on the rear window glass before removing the 
fasteners from the rear window glass. 

Fig. 42: Pulling Piano Wire 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

WARNING:



Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves 
when using a razor.  

CAUTION:



If a door is opened or closed when all the window glass is closed, the 
resulting change in air pressure could cause the sealant to crack 
preventing the proper installation of the glass. Keep the door glass 
open until the rear window glass installation is completed.  

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Leave the power liftgate (PLG) unoperated for two days after the rear 
window glass installation. If the power liftgate (PLG) is operated 
automatically with the sealant not hardened after the rear window 
glass installation, the liftgate may deform. It is recommended that 
you refrain from operating the power liftgate (PLG) for seven days 
after the rear window glass installation. Manual opening/closing will 
not cause liftgate deformation.  

 

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Fig. 43: Identifying Spacer And Pin 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

5. Apply glass primer on the glass as shown in the figure then allow it to dry for approx. 30 min. 

6. Cut away the old sealant using a razor or scraper so that 1-2 mm {0.04-0.07 in} thickness of sealant 

remains along the perimeter of the frame.  

7. Clean and degrease the bonding area along the perimeter of the body.  

8. When reusing the liftgate, apply primer to the area where the sealant has come off completely and allow it 

to dry for approx. 30 min. 

CAUTION:



To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding 
surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the 
surface with your hand.  

NOTE:



Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating. 

Fig. 44: Applying Glass Primer On Glass 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

CAUTION:



To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding 

 

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9. Apply body primer on the body as shown in the figure, then allow it to dry for 30 min. 

10. Apply sealant to the area of the glass surface as shown in the figure.  

11. Install the rear window glass. 

Fig. 46: Applying Sealant To Area Of Glass Surface 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

12. Verify that the gap at the upper and lower parts of the glass is within the standard value shown in the 

figure, then press along the perimeter of the glass. 

surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the 
surface with your hand.  

CAUTION:



To prevent weakening of the primer adhesion, keep the bonding 
surface free of dirt, moisture, and grease. Do not touch the 
surface with your hand.  

NOTE:



Apply primer to the hollowed marks in the ceramic coating. 

Fig. 45: Applying Body Primer On Body 
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP. 

 

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