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Reusing Windshield

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Cowl grille Refer to COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front fender molding Refer to FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. A-pillar trim Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Sunvisor Refer to SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Front map light Refer to FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Assist handle Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Sensor cover Refer to SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Forward sensing camera (FSC) cover (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Forward sensing camera (FSC) clip (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Forward sensing camera (FSC) Short-cord (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) Refer to RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Laser sensor (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) Refer to LASER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) Refer to AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR 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.
    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape Along Edge Of Body
    G10949514Courtesy 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: Removing Windshield Molding
    G10949515Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Cut the tip of the piano wire diagonally to facilitate insertion of the piano wire through the sealant.
    Fig 3: Identifying Piano Wire Cutting Position
    G10949516Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  7. Pass the piano wire through from the cabin side.
    CAUTION:
    • Carefully pass the piano wire so as not to damage the body. If the piano wire contacts the body, the paint may be damaged.
    Fig 4: Passing Piano Wire Through From Cabin Side
    G10949517Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Install the piano wire to the piano wire grip.
  9. Secure the piano wire on the outer side, and pull the wire on the cabin side in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to cut the windshield sealant.
    NOTE:
    • Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.
    Fig 5: Securing Piano Wire On Outer Side
    G10949518Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. When reaching the pin, pull the piano wire out to go around the pin, then pass the piano wire through from the cabin side again.
    Fig 6: Pulling Piano Wire Out To Around Pin
    G10949519Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the windshield.
  12. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
    NOTE:
    • Before removing the windshield from the body, mark the windshield by affixing tape to the windshield and body panel.
  13. Remove the windshield.
  14. If the pin is damaged, remove the pin.
    NOTE:
    • Before removing the pin from the windshield glass, place an alignment mark on the windshield.
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