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Windshield Removal: Notes

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
  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. Cover (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Forward sensing camera (FSC) Short-cord (with high beam control (HBC) system) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with high beam control (HBC) system) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Forward sensing camera (FSC) clip (with high beam control (HBC) system) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Laser sensor (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) (See LASER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Front map light (See MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. 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 comers to prevent damage.
    Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Applying Area
    G09076674Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Molding Installation Position
    G09787537Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.