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Not Reusing Windshield

  1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Sensor cover (with sensor cover)

      (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

    4. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with forward sensing camera (FSC))

      (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

    5. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system)

      (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

    6. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror)

      (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

    7. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror)

      (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

    8. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Sunvisor (See SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Front map light (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Set the headliner aside.
  4. Disconnect the windshield wiper de-icer connector. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
    G13114321Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wiring harness clip. (with windshield wiper de-icer)
  6. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    G13114322Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and apply the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage to the body.
  7. 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.
    G13114323Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  8. Cut the sealant around the windshield using a sealant remover.
    NOTE:
    • If it is difficult to cut the sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".
    G13114331Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the windshield.