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Not Reusing Windshield

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION ).
  2. Open the convertible top.
  3. Remove the following parts:
    1. Wiper arm and blade (See WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    2. Cowl grille (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    3. A-pillar trim (See A-PILLAR TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    4. Female wedge (See FEMALE WEDGE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    5. Front header trim (See FRONT HEADER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    6. Windshield garnish (See WINDSHIELD GARNISH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    7. A-pillar garnish (See A-PILLAR GARNISH REMOVAL ). (See A-PILLAR GARNISH INSTALLATION ).
    8. Sensor cover (with FSC) (See SENSOR COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    9. Forward sensing camera (FSC) (with FSC) (See FORWARD SENSING CAMERA (FSC) REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    10. Rain sensor (with auto light/wiper system) (See RAIN SENSOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    11. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
    12. Auto-dimming rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
  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: Identifying Windshield, Protective Tape And Corner
    G11275171Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. Cut out the sealant all around the glass using a sealant remover.
    Fig 2: Removing Windshield Sealant Using Sealant Remover
    G11275177Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If it is difficult to cut sealant, use piano wire and follow the procedure under "Reusing Windshield".
  6. Remove the windshield.
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