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Not Reusing Windshield

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (Refer to NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
  2. Remove the following parts:
    1. Windshield wiper arm and blade (Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    2. Cowl grille (Refer to COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    3. Front fender molding (Refer to FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    4. Side cowl grille (Refer to SIDE COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    5. A-pillar trim (Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    6. Sunvisor (Refer to SUNVISOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Front map light (Refer to FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    8. Assist handle (Refer to ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    9. Sensor cover (Refer to SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    10. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    11. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (Refer to RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    12. Laser sensor (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) (Refer to LASER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    13. Forward sensing camera (FSC) cover (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    14. Forward sensing camera (FSC) clip (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) CLIP REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    15. Rearview mirror (Refer to REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    16. Forward sensing camera (FSC) Short-cord (with forward sensing camera (FSC)) (Refer to FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) SHORT-CORD REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
  3. Set the headliner out of the way.
  4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.
    NOTE:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
    Fig 1: Applying Protective Tape Along Edge Of Body
    G10914106Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. 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.
    Fig 2: Removing Windshield Molding
    G10914107Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  6. Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.
    Fig 3: Cutting Out Sealant All Around Glass Using Sealant Remover
    G10914108Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If it is difficult to cut sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".
  7. Remove the windshield.
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