Quarter Window Glass Removal

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Trunk board (See TRUNK BOARD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Trunk end trim (See TRUNK END TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Rear scuff plate (See REAR SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Trunk side trim (See TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. D-pillar trim (See D-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. C-pillar trim (See C-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body and the quarter window glass.
WARNING:
- Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area On Body
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Avoiding pins on the inside of the vehicle insert the piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

Fig 2: Identifying Pins On Inside Of Vehicle
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Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
Secure one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the quarter window glass.

Fig 3: Cutting Windshield Sealant Using Piano Wire
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Pull the quarter window glass outward and detach the pins from the body.
If a pins or fastener is damaged, remove it.
NOTE:
- Before removing the pins or spacers from the quarter window glass, place alignment marks on the quarter window glass.