Mirror Base Removal

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [SKYACTIV-G 2.5] .)
Remove the following parts:
1. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Cover (with forward sensing camera) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Wind each end of a wire around a bar.
WARNING:
- Using the piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using the piano wire.
NOTE:
- Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of the piano wire to prevent it from breaking.
Fig 1: Removing Sealant Using Piano Wire
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Fix one end of the piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant to remove the base.