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:
Parking in an Emergency
The hazard warning lights should always
be used when you stop on or near a
roadway in an emergency
The hazard warning lights warn other
drivers that your vehicle is a traffic hazard
and that they must take extreme caution
when near it.
Depress the hazard warning flasher and
all the t ...
Child Restraint Seat Anchor Removal/Installation
4SD
1. Remove the cover.
2. Remove the bolt and child-restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal.
5HB
1. Remove the trunk end trim..
2. Remove the bolt and child-restraint seat anchor.
3. Install in the reverse order of removal. ...
Liftgate Lower Trim Removal/Installation
1. Remove the liftgate upper trim..
2. Remove the liftgate side trim..
3. Remove the screw and fasteners.
4. Pull the liftgate lower trim in the direction of arrow (1), (2), (3), then
detach clips A, B, pin C and D from the liftgate.
5. Remove the liftgate lower trim.
6. Install ...
