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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: Passing Piano Wire Through Hole
    G02560376Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Working with another person, saw through the sealant around the edge of the glass.
    Fig 2: Cutting Sealant Around Edge Of Glass
    G02560377Courtesy 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 Windshield
    G02560378Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.