Mazda 3 Service Manual: Rear Window Glass Removal

4SD

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Rear seat cushion.

b. Rear scuff plate.

c. Rear side seat back.

d. C–pillar trims.

e. Rear package trim.

f. Tire house trims.

3. Remove the fasteners.

4. Set the headliner out of the way.

5. Disconnect the filament connector.

6. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

NOTE:

• Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.

7. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

WARNING:

1. Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.

NOTE:

• Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.

8. Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.

NOTE:

• Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

9. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.

10. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

11. Remove the rear window glass.

5HB

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the following parts:

a. Liftgate upper trim.

b. High-mount brake light.

c. Liftgate side trim.

d. Liftgate lower trim.

e. Rear spoiler.

f. Rear wiper arm and blade.

3. Disconnect the filament connector.

4. Apply protective tape along the edge of the body.

NOTE:

• Overlap and adhere the protective tape to the corners to prevent damage.

5. Avoiding the pin on the inside of the vehicle, insert piano wire which has been cut to sufficient length.

WARNING:

1. Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.

NOTE:

• Before removing the rear window glass from the body, mark the position of the glass by affixing tape to the glass and body panel.

6. Wind each end of piano wire around a bar.

NOTE:

• Use a long sawing action to spread the work over the whole length of piano wire to prevent it from breaking due to localized heating.

7. Secure one end of piano wire, and while pulling the other end, cut the sealant around the rear window glass.

8. Pinch the pin from the inside of the vehicle and detach it.

9. Remove the rear window glass.