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Rear Window Glass Removal/Installation: Notes

  1. Using the retractable fastback switch, keep the front roof half-open.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear And Front Roofs
    G11275153Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION )
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Selector lever knob (AT) (See AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT MECHANISM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Shift lever knob (MT)
    3. Shift panel assembly (See SHIFT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Upper panel (See UPPER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. Parking brake lever boot panel (See PARKING BRAKE LEVER BOOT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. Rear console (See REAR CONSOLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. Scuff plate (See SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    8. Wind blocker (See WIND BLOCKER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    9. Front seat back bar garnish (See SEAT BACK BAR GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    10. Quarter trim (See QUARTER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    11. Tire house trim (See TIRE HOUSE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    12. Back trim (See BACK TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    13. Rear side trim (See REAR SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  4. Remove the seat belt retractor installation bolts and set aside the seat belt retractor. (See SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  5. Remove the lock bracket. (See LOCK BRACKET REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  6. Remove the retractable fastback control module from the seat back crossmember assembly and set it aside so that it does not interfere with the servicing.
  7. Remove the seat back crossmember assembly. (See SEAT BACK CROSSMEMBER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  8. Remove the roof link assembly. (See ROOF LINK ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  9. Disconnect the connector.
    Fig 2: Identifying Rear Window Glass Connector
    G11275154Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the caps.
    Fig 3: Identifying Rear Window Glass Caps
    G11275155Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  11. Place alignment marks on the rear window glass and rear window glass installation nut.
    NOTE:
    • If the rear window glass is to be used, positioning and adjustment during installation will be easier by placing marks for the installation before removal.
    • Placing marks is not necessary if the rear window glass is to be replaced with a new one because there will be no marked positions.
    • Verify the number of shims because it differs depending on the installation position.
  12. Remove the nuts and washers.
    Fig 4: Identifying Rear Window Glass Nuts With Torque Specifications
    G11275156Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the shims.
  14. Remove the rear window glass.
  15. Install in the reverse order of removal. (See REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION NOTE )
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