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Reusing Windshield

WARNING:
  • Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
  1. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert the piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.
  2. Wind each end of the piano wire around a bar.
    NOTE:
    • Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
      Fig 1: Identifying Pin & Primer
      G04861043Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Secure one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the side window glass.
    Fig 2: Cutting Sealant Around Side Window Glass
    G04861044Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Pull the side window glass outward and detach the pins from the body.
  5. If a pin or spacer is damaged, remove it.
    NOTE:
    • Before removing the pins or spacers from the quarter window glass, place alignment marks on the side window glass.
      Fig 3: Identifying Primer Application Area
      G04861045Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.