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:
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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:
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Using piano wire with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves when using piano wire.
NOTE:
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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:
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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:
-
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.
Rear Window Glass Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
CAUTION:
Proper installation of the glass may be difficult if s ...
Windshield Installation
WARNING:
Using a utility knife with bare hands can cause injury. Always wear gloves
when using a utility knife.
CAUTION:
If a door is opened or closed when all the window glas ...
Other materials:
Shroud Panel Removal/Installation
CAUTION:
Because the shroud panel is installed to the bumper reinforcement, support
the shroud panel using a jack before removing the bumper reinforcement so as
not to apply excessive force to the shroud panel.
Since the servicing is performed with the hood open, secure the hoo ...
Antenna Feeder No.3 Inspection
4SD (With Audio System (With Display))
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable..
2. Remove the rain sensor cover. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system).
3. Disconnect the rain sensor connector. (Vehicles with auto light/wiper system)
4. Partially peel back the seaming welts.
5. Remove t ...
Turning the Engine Off
WARNING
Do not stop the engine while the vehicle
is moving:
Stopping the engine while the vehicle
is moving for any reason other than in
an emergency is dangerous. Stopping
the engine while the vehicle is moving
will result in reduced braking ability
due to the loss of ...
