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Rear Window Glass Removal: 5HB

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL .)
    6. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    7. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Outer bushing (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the antenna feeder No. 3 connector, (with RDS (radio data system))
  4. Disconnect the filament connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.
    Fig 1: Identifying Filament Connectors
    G09783842Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
    Fig 2: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area On Body
    G09783843Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. 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.
    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.
    Fig 3: Cutting Sealant Using Piano Wire
    G09783844Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. 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.
  8. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
    Fig 4: Cutting Sealant Using Piano Wire
    G09783845Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Pinch pins from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
  10. Remove the rear window glass.
    Fig 5: Identifying Rear Window Glass Pins
    G09783846Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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