Let’s see what Mazda has to say for the 2016-2019 model years.

• Mazda does not specify a particular brand of primers and adhesives.
• During the installation process, it is important to keep the door glass open until the windshield installation is complete. This will help to prevent the sealant from cracking should the doors be opened and closed, causing a pressure change.

Mazda allows repairs to windshields as long as they are not in a specific prohibited area. If there is damage or cracking in the windshield glass repair prohibited area, replace the windshield. If the damage or cracking in the windshield glass repair prohibited area is repaired, it could affect the recognition of the Forward Sensing Camera (FSC) and the system may not operate normally.

If the laser sensor gets hit or is installed at an incorrect angle, the laser sensor angle could change, and the obstructions cannot be detected correctly which could result in an accident. If the laser sensor has been hit, always inspect for DTCs and verify that there is no malfunction in the Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) system.

As a special caution, vehicles equipped with i-ACTIVSENSE, forward sensing cameras require the aiming procedure if the windshield is replaced or reused. Also, if the rain sensor is replaced, the sensitivity setting procedure will need to be performed. These procedures are located separately in the body repair manual. Additional cautions are in each specific Windshield Glass procedure.

To access vehicle-specific Mazda windshield removal and installation procedures, go to: www.mazdaserviceinfo.com

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