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Rear Quarter Window Glass: Removal

WARNING:
  • To prevent glass splinters from entering the eyes or cutting hands, wear safety glasses and heavy gloves when cutting the glass from the vehicle. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury. 
  1. Remove the headliner. For additional information, Refer to HEADLINER .
    Fig 1: Cutting Urethane Adhesive From Quarter Window Glass
    G01903475Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Lubricate the urethane adhesive with water to aid the special tool when cutting.
    NOTE:
    • Locating tabs need to be cut through in order to remove the rear quarter glass. The new quarter window glass will be equipped with new locating tabs.
  2. Using the special tool, cut the urethane adhesive from the quarter window glass starting at the top center and working toward the bottom corners and remove the rear quarter window glass.
  3. Using a soft brush or vacuum, remove any foreign material or dirt from the pinch weld.