Not Reusing Windshield

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. Front fender molding (See FRONT FENDER MOLDING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with FSC) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN 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 (dual light type) (See FRONT MAP LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
11. Assist handle (See ASSIST HANDLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
12. Sensor cover (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Set the headliner out of the way.
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
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.
NOTE:
- If it is difficult to cut sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".
Fig 3: Cutting Sealant Using Sealant Remover
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the windshield.