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Rear Window Glass Removal

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Sunroof seaming welt (vehicles with sunroof only)
    2. A-pillar trims (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Upper anchor of the front seat belt (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. B-pillar lower trims (See B-PILLAR LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. B-pillar upper trims (See B-PILLAR UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear side seat back (See REAR SIDE SEAT BACK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. C-pillar trims (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Remove the fasteners.
  4. Set the headliner out of the way.
    Fig 1: Headliner And Fasteners
    G07621900Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the filament connector.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Filament Connector
    G07621901Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
    Fig 3: Applying Protective Tape Along Edge Of Body
    G07621902Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.
    WARNING:
    • Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
    Fig 4: Inserting Piano Wire
    G07621903Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
  8. Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.
    NOTE:
    • Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
  9. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
    Fig 5: Cutting Sealant Around Rear Window Glass
    G07621904Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
  11. Remove the rear window glass.
Fig 6: Pinching Pin From Inside Of Vehicle
G07621905Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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