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Reusing Windshield

  1. Using the retractable hardtop switch, keep the front roof half-open. (retractable hardtop)
    G11275153Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  3. Open the convertible top. (convertible top)
  4. Remove the following parts:
    1. Wiper arm and blade (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Female wedge (See FEMALE WEDGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. Front header trim (See FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Windshield garnish (See WINDSHIELD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. A-pillar garnish (See A-PILLAR GARNISH REMOVAL .) (See A-PILLAR GARNISH INSTALLATION .)
    8. Sensor cover (with FSC) (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with FSC) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  5. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
    G13490650Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Cut the tip of the piano wire diagonally.
    G11275172Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • The piano wire can penetrate the sealant easily by cutting its tip diagonally.
  7. Pass the piano wire from the cabin side to the vehicle's outside through the sealant.
    CAUTION:
    • Carefully pass the piano wire so as not to damage the paint surface of the body.
    G13490652Courtesy 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.
    G13490653Courtesy 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.
    G13490654Courtesy 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.
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