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Reusing Windshield

  1. Make a hole through the sealant from the inside of the vehicle using an awl.
    WARNING:
    • Using a SST (piano wire) with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a SST (piano wire).
  2. Pass the SST  (piano wire) through the hole.
  3. Wind each end of the SST  (piano wire) around a bar.
    NOTE:
    • Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the SST (piano wire) to prevent it from breaking.
    Fig 1: Inserting SST Through Hole in Sealant
    G01908053Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Working with another person, saw through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
    Fig 2: Sawing Through Sealant
    G01908054Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the windshield.
  6. Remove the dam from the windshield.
  7. Remove the protector.
  8. Remove the spacers.
    Fig 3: Removing Spacers
    G01908055Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.