Quarter Window Glass Removal

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 Quarter Window Glass 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 Pins & Fastener Locations
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).
Fig 3: Identifying Piano Wire Installation
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Wind each end of the SST (piano wire) around a bar.
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.
Fig 4: Cutting Sealant
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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.