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Windshield Removal: Notes

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade. See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    2. Cowl grille. See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    3. Rain sensor (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system). See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    4. Rearview mirror. See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL [VEHICLES WITH AUTO LIGHT/WIPER SYSTEM] . See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL [VEHICLES WITHOUT AUTO LIGHT/WIPER SYSTEM] .
    5. Sunvisor. See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    6. Front map light. See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    7. A-pillar trim. See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
    8. Assist handle. See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  3. Set the headliner out of the way.
  4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
  5. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.
    NOTE:
    • If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
    • The windshield molding is a replacement part.
      Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape Of Body
      G04971128Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.