Quarter Window Glass Removal

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Remove the following parts:
1. Rear seat (See REAR SEAT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Trunk side upper trim (See TRUNK SIDE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Set the headliner out of the way.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the quarter window glass.
Cut off the pins.

Fig 1: Cutting Off Pins
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl, avoiding the pins and fastener.

Fig 2: Locating Quarter Window Glass Pin & Fastener
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pass the SST (piano wire), cut to sufficient length, through the hole.
WARNING:
- Using the SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the SST (piano wire).
Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.

Fig 3: Cutting Sealant Using Piano Wire (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
Fix one end of the SST (piano wire), and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the quarter window glass.
NOTE:
- As the upper part of the pin adheres to the sealant, cut it using the SST (piano wire).
- Remove the quarter window glass.
  
  Fig 4: Cutting Sealant Using Piano Wire (2 Of 2)
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.