Windshield Removal: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
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. Cover (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Laser sensor (with smart city brake support (SCBS)) (See LASER SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Auto-dimming mirror (with auto-dimming mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
7. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming mirror) (See 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 MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Set the headliner out of the way.
Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Tape Along Body Edge
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
NOTE:
- Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.

Fig 2: Identifying Windshield Molding Section

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

NOTE:

If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.