Rear Window Glass Removal: Notes

For the Sport sedan, remove the following parts:
1. Remove the headliner. See HEADLINER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION )
2. Remove the rear package trim. See REAR PACKAGE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SPORT SEDAN].
For the 5-Door, remove the following parts:
1. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim. See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
3. Remove the liftgate side trim. See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
4. Remove the liftgate upper trim. See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
For the Sport Wagon, remove the following parts:
1. Remove the rear wiper arm and blade. See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
2. Remove the liftgate lower trim. See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
3. Remove the liftgate side trim. See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
4. Remove the liftgate upper trim. See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
5. Remove the rear wiper motor. See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body to protect it from damage.
Cut the lip of the rear window molding using a razor.
WARNING:
- Using a razor with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using a razor.
NOTE:
- The rear window molding is a replacement part.
Fig 1: Identifying Rear Window Molding
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.