Mirror Base Removal

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror) (Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Cover (with forward sensing camera) (Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror) (Refer to AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Wind each end of a wire around a bar.

Fig 1: Winding Wire Around Bar
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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.
Fix one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant to remove the base.