Rear Window Glass Removal

WARNING:

Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Liftgate upper trim (Refer to LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Rear spoiler (Refer to REAR SPOILER REMOVAL .)
3. Liftgate side trim (Refer to LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Liftgate recess (Refer to LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Liftgate lower trim (Refer to LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Rear wiper arm and blade. (Refer to REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Rear wiper motor. (Refer to REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
8. Outer bushing (Refer to REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Disconnect the connectors in the direction of the arrow in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Rear Window Glass Connectors
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
  
  Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape Along Edge Of Body
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Cut the tip of the piano wire diagonally to facilitate insertion of the piano wire through the sealant.

Fig 3: Cutting Tip Of Piano Wire
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Pass the piano wire through from the cabin side.
CAUTION:
- Carefully pass the piano wire so as not to damage the body. If the piano wire contacts the body, the paint may be damaged.
  
  Fig 4: Passing Piano Wire Through From Cabin Side
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Install the piano wire to the piano wire grip.
Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
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.
Fig 5: Cutting Sealant Around Rear Window Glass
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
When reaching the pin, pull the piano wire out to go around the pin, then pass the piano wire through from the cabin side again.

Fig 6: Identifying Rear Window Glass And Pins
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Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.
Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

Fig 7: Identifying Cabin Side Of Rear Window Glass Pins
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel. (When reusing rear window glass)
Remove the rear window glass.
If the pin is damaged, remove the pin.
NOTE:
- Before removing the pin from the rear window glass, place an alignment mark on the rear window glass.