Mirror Base Removal
- Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See
NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
.)
- Remove the rearview mirror, (without auto-dimming mirror) (See
REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Remove the cover (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) (See
RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
.)
- Remove the auto-dimming mirror, (with auto-dimming mirror) (See
AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
- Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
- Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking.
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
- Fix one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant to remove the base.