High Mounted Stop Light - Modified Protector Gasket
86mazda06Category 15 020/86
2/17/86
1986 626 & 1986 323 4-DOOR
SUBJECT Modified Protector Gasket on High-Mounted Stop Light
DESCRIPTION
The protector gasket on the high-mounted stop light may be discolored from a reaction within the material of which the gasket is made. To prevent this problem, the protector material has been changed since August, 1985 production.
Should the customer complain about a discoloration of this protector gasket, follow the instructions in this bulletin to replace it and clean the glass.
VIN OF PRODUCTION CHANGE
NOTE:
Vehicles equipped with the modified protector gasket can be identified by a green sticker located on the underside of the stop lamp housing.
PARTS INFORMATION
PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION APPLIED MODEL
BF89 51 589 Protector 323 Sedan
GE60 51 589A Protector 626 Sedan
GE64 51 589A Protector 626 Coupe
GE68 51 589A Protector 626 Hatchback
NOTE: Part numbers remain the same.
REPAIR PROCEDURE
On 323 4-door and all 626 except 5-door hatchback models:
1. Slide access cover off (toward front of vehicle) of base and remove two attaching bolts. Lay stop light housing on its side.
2. Remove old gasket and clean housing and lens. Window may be cleaned with glass cleaner, but use extreme caution not to rub too hard. Doing so could cause damage to the defroster grid on the glass.
3. Apply adhesive in drops about 5 mm apart in the channel of the gasket as shown in the illustration. Be sure to use adhesive sparingly.
4. Install the new gasket, attaching the lower edge first, then the sides. The upper edge must be held in place for at least 30 seconds to properly adhere on the housing.
On 626 5-door hatchback models:
1. Remove two Philips screws holding trim cover on light housing and then remove three nuts holding the housing on the rear window.
2. Remove old gasket and clean housing and lens. Window may be cleaned with glass cleaner, but use extreme caution not to rub too hard. Doing so could cause damage to the defroster grid on the glass.
3. Apply a strip of double-sided tape 12 cm long, 3 mm wide along the top edge of the housing, just above the lens.
4. Apply adhesive to the gasket as shown in Step 3 for other models and install beginning with the lower edge. Hold top edge for at least 30 seconds, using double-sided tape to assist.
5. Apply a small amount of adhesive to protector for side mounting hole and install protector.
6. Attach light housing and trim cover in reverse order of removal and be sure not to over-tighten nuts.