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:
Seat Belt Extender
If your seat belt is not long enough, even
when fully extended, a seat belt extender
may be available to you at no charge from
your Authorized Mazda Dealer.
This extender will be only for you and for
the particular vehicle and seat. Even if it
plugs into other seat belts, it may not hold
in ...
Steering Gear And Linkage Inspection
Steering Rack Inspection
1. Inspect for cracking, damage, and tooth wear.
If there is any malfunction, replace the steering rack.
2. Measure the steering rack warp.
If it exceeds the maximum specification, replace the steering rack.
Steering rack runout
Large ...
Wheel Unit ID Registration
NOTE:
After the wheel unit replacement, registration of the wheel unit identification
codes must be performed.
ID registration can be done using the M-MDS, or not using the M-MDS.
Using M-MDS
1. Connect the M-MDS to DLC-2.
2. After the vehicle is identified, select th ...
