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Rear Window Glass Removal

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Quantity: 3
Location of use: Rear window glass
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Quantity: 2
Location of use: Rear window glass
  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION [(US)] .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Liftgate upper trim (See LIFTGATE UPPER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Liftgate side trim (See LIFTGATE SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Liftgate recess (See LIFTGATE RECESS REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Door lock switch (liftgate) (with door lock switch (liftgate)) (See DOOR LOCK SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
    5. Power liftgate (PLG) rear switch (with power liftgate (PLG) rear switch) (See POWER LIFTGATE (PLG) REAR SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Liftgate lower trim (See LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Side spoiler (See SIDE SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Rear spoiler (See REAR SPOILER REMOVAL .)
    9. Liftgate garnish (See LIFTGATE GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Rear wiper arm and blade (See REAR WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [(US)] .)
    11. Rear wiper motor (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Outer bushing (See REAR WIPER MOTOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Glass antenna terminal cover (See ANTENNA FEEDER NO. 2 REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Disconnect the rear window defogger connectors in the direction of the arrows in the order of (1), (2) shown in the figure.
    G13560154Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    G13560155Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
  5. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.
    G13560156Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    WARNING:
    • Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
    NOTE:
    • Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.
  6. Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.
    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.
  7. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.
    G13560157Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Pinch pins A and B from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.
    G13560158Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the rear window glass.