Not Reusing Rear Window Glass

NOTE:

For the areas of the sealant that are difficult to cut, use a SST (piano wire) and follow the procedure under "Reusing Rear Window Glass."

Use the tool like that shown in the figure, and insert the blade into the sealant.

Fig 1: Inserting Blade Into Sealant
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
Remove the rear window glass.