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Windshield Removal: Notes

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  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 (See SENSOR COVER 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 rearview mirror (with auto-dimming rearview mirror) (See AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
    7. Rearview mirror (without auto-dimming rearview 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 .)
  3. Set the headliner out of the way.
  4. Disconnect the windshield wiper de-icer connector, (with windshield wiper de-icer)
    Fig 1: Windshield Wiper De-Icer Connector And Wiring Harness Clip
    G12237464Courtesy 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.
    Fig 2: Applying Protective Tape Along Edge Of Body
    G12237467Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    CAUTION:
    • Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.
  7. Remove the windshield molding by pulling it outward.
    Fig 3: Windshield Molding Pulling Area
    G12237468Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE:
    • If the windshield molding is difficult to remove, warm the windshield molding using a hot air blower.
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