Glass, Frames And Mechanisms

2008 Mazda Tribute s Sport, 4WDSECTION Glass, Frames And Mechanisms
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The windshield consists of:

  • standard plastic and glass laminate safety glass.
  • a window opening flange bonded with urethane adhesive.

The liftgate window consists of:

  • a standard plastic and glass laminate safety glass.
  • a heated window grid wire.
  • two liftgate window glass hinges.
  • two liftgate lifting cylinder anchors.
  • a window wiper motor and arm.
  • a striker.

The front door window consists of:

  • a standard plastic and glass laminate safety glass.
  • a manual window regulator crank handle (if equipped).
  • a window control switch (if equipped).
  • a window regulator assembly, which consists of:
    • a manual window regulator.
    • a power window regulator and motor.

The rear door window glass consists of:

  • a standard plastic and glass laminate safety glass.
  • a manual window regulator crank handle (if equipped).
  • a window control switch (if equipped).
  • a window regulator assembly, which consist of:
    • a manual window regulator.
    • a power window regulator and motor.

The rear quarter window consists of:

  • a standard plastic and glass laminate safety glass.
  • a window opening flange bonded with urethane adhesive.
  • foam butyl sealant.

The window control switch:

  • is located on each door trim panel.
  • may be used to raise or lower both passenger-side and driver-side windows from the window control switch on the driver door.
  • includes a window lock feature that is controlled through the window control switch on the driver door.
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