Windshield Removal: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
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. Forward sensing camera (FSC) 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 rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
10. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview 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 .)
Set the headliner out of the way.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Windshield Body Edge Protective Tape Applying Area
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Molding Section
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.